Nueces County's estimated 2026 population is 354,085 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nueces County is the 17th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 340,251 and has seen a growth of 4.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nueces County includes 54.78% White, 5.41% other race, 4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (54.78%)
Two or more races (32.98%)
Other race (5.41%)
Black or African American (4%)
Asian (2.36%)
Native American (0.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193,284 | 54.78% |
| Two or more races | 116,368 | 32.98% |
| Other race | 19,076 | 5.41% |
| Black or African American | 14,126 | 4% |
| Asian | 8,322 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 1,554 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nueces County's average per capita income is $43,659. Household income levels show a median of $66,021. The poverty rate stands at 17.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,984 | $123,322 |
| Families | $78,933 | $101,198 |
| Households | $66,021 | $88,191 |
| Non Families | $39,218 | $56,415 |
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