Nueces County's 2026 population is estimated at 354,085, reflecting a 0.14% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Nueces County is the 17th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 340,251 and has grown 4.07% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 36 years
There are 269,370 adults, (56,776 of whom are seniors) in Nueces County.
Female: 177,587 (50.3%)
Male: 175,368 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Nueces County includes 45.83% White, 6.24% other race, 3.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161,750 | 45.83% |
| Two or more races | 145,454 | 41.21% |
| Other race | 22,013 | 6.24% |
| Black or African American | 13,625 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 8,171 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 1,665 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 277 | 0.08% |
Nueces County 's average per capita income is $44,924. Household income levels show a median of $66,897. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,307 | $126,881 |
| Families | $79,269 | $103,930 |
| Households | $66,897 | $90,646 |
| Non Families | $40,690 | $57,700 |
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