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Corpus Christi, TX

Founded 1839Kleberg CountyElev. 8 m
Population
317,383
Median home
$197,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
97
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Corpus Christi

With about 317,383 residents, Corpus Christi is one of Texas's notable places. Corpus Christi was founded in 1839 and sits in Kleberg County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $66,325. Homes carry a median value of $197,100, and about 58% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (61.4%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
317,383
Median age
36.3
Median household income
$66,325
Per-capita income
$33,579
Poverty rate
17.5%
High-school grad or higher
85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg. commute
20.8 min
Work from home
4.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White30.1%
Hispanic or Latino61.4%
Black4%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.8%
Sales & office21.5%
Service20.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.4%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$197,100
Median gross rent
$1,230/mo
Owner-occupied
57.9%
Median year built
1981
Households
118,038
Avg. household size
2.62

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Corpus Christi has 97 public schools — 51 elementary, 18 middle, 20 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 23 schools
Reading44%
Math50%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CALALLEN H SHighGrades 8–12
CARROLL H SHighGrades 9–12
COLES H S AND EDUCATIONAL CENTERHighGrades 7–12
COLLEGIATE H SHighGrades 9–12
FLOUR BLUFF H SHighGrades 9–12
HAROLD T BRANCH ACADEMY FOR CAREER & TECHNICAL EDHighGrades 9–12
KING H SHighGrades 9–12
LONDON H SHighGrades 9–12
MOODY H SHighGrades 9–12
NUECES CO J J A E PHighGrades 8–12
POR VIDA ACADEMY CORPUS CHRISTIHighGrades 9–12charter
PREMIER H S - CORPUS CHRISTIHighGrades 9–12charter
RAY H SHighGrades 9–12
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY CORPUS CHRISTIHighGrades 9–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime127% above national
Corpus Christi875
Texas416
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime65% above national
Corpus Christi3,216
Texas2,273
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Corpus Christi Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

56 facilities in Corpus Christi report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Hep Javelina Smr Llc · Nueces CountyCitgo Petroleum Corp Port Avenue Terminal · Nueces CountyHitox Corp Of America · Nueces CountyJohn Bludworth Shipyard Llc · Nueces CountyKoch Refining Co No 2 Terminal · Nueces CountyMartin Operating Ptnr-Corpus Barge Terminal · Nueces CountyExcalibar Minerals Llc · Nueces CountyValero Refining Texas Lp Corpus Christi East Plant · Nueces CountyBriner Paint Mfg Co Inc · Nueces CountyNalco Company-Corpus Christi · Nueces CountyOhmstede Ltd · Nueces CountyAirgas Usa Llc · Nueces County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Nueces County
Cold waveVery High
HurricaneVery High
DroughtRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Corpus Christi is in Nueces County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Corpus Christi was founded in 1839 and sits in Kleberg County. Elevation ~8 m.

Population trend
319K304K317,38320102024
Map of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
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Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

USS LexingtonGugenheim, Simon, HouseLichtenstein, S. Julius, HouseSidbury,Charlotte,HouseBritton-Evans HouseNueces County CourthouseKing, Richard, HouseSeale, Wynn, Junior High School
Notable people from Corpus Christi
Eva LongoriaFarrah FawcettJeremy JordanBobby JulichBrian LeetchGary ReedBilly PowellMartha TiltonKitty O'NeilPepe Serna
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Nearby cities
Edinburg (116 mi)Brownsville (123 mi)McAllen (125 mi)Laredo (142 mi)San Antonio (144 mi)New Braunfels (146 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Corpus Christi, TX (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Corpus Christi, Texas.

Maria A Garza, 56
Corpus Christi · 78405
AKA Linda Garcia, Antonie Garza
Margarito Sanchez, 72
Corpus Christi · 78411
AKA Ben Sanchez, Joe Sanchez
Mario Martinez, 83
Corpus Christi · 78408
AKA Mario Armenta Martinez, Mario Armentia Martinez
Mario Garza Gonzalez Jr, 51
Corpus Christi · 78411
AKA Mario Garza Gonzalez
Ronnie Allen Hill, 73
Corpus Christi · 78418
AKA Ron Hill, Ronnie Hill
Rene Hernandez, 67
Corpus Christi · 78416
AKA Rene Arguijo, Bear Hernandez
Zachary Ryan Garcia, 36
Corpus Christi · 78411
AKA Zachary Garcia, Ryan Zachary Garcia
Angel Hernandez, 46
Corpus Christi · 78415
AKA Xx Flaco, Angel Hernandez Jr
Angel Hernandez, 48
Corpus Christi · 78411
Miguel Daniel Flores, 51
Corpus Christi · 78410
AKA Miguel Flores
Louis Flores, 67
Corpus Christi · 78412
AKA Luis Flores Jr, Louis T Flores
Luis Alejandro Gonzalez, 46
Corpus Christi · 78408
AKA Luis Gonzalez, Luis A Gonzalez
Luis Gonzalez, 38
Corpus Christi · 78414
AKA Luis Antonio Gonzalez, Luis A Gonzalez
Luis Anthony Rodriguez, 41
Corpus Christi
AKA Louis Anthony Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez
Luis Alberto Rodriguez-Chavez, 33
Corpus Christi · 78409
AKA Luis A Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez
Louis E Brown, 61
Corpus Christi · 78404
AKA Lewis Brown, Louis Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Corpus Christi — frequently asked

What is the population of Corpus Christi, Texas?
Corpus Christi has a population of about 317,383, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Corpus Christi?
The median home value in Corpus Christi is $197,100, and the median gross rent is $1,230/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Corpus Christi safe? What is the crime rate?
Corpus Christi Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 875 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Corpus Christi face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Nueces County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hurricane, drought.
How many schools are in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi has 97 public schools (51 elementary, 18 middle, 20 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Corpus Christi?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Corpus Christi. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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