Nueces County, TX

County

Cities in Nueces County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Nueces

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.8%

Households with Children

32.5%

School Enrollment K-12

39,621

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 17.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.6%
Seniors (65+): 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.7%
High School / GED: 29.0%
Some College or Associate's: 32.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.2%
Single Parents: 13.3%
Couples & Adults: 35.8%
Living Alone: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 62.5%
Asian: 2.3%
Black or African American: 3.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 89.5%
Puerto Rican: 1.0%
Cuban: 0.4%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 1.2%
South American: 0.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 60.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 67.4%
Spanish: 30.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 75.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources