Nueces County, Texas
| Nueces County, Texas | ||
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 The Nueces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi | ||
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 Location in the state of Texas | ||
 Texas's location in the U.S. | ||
| Founded | 1846 | |
| Named for | Nueces River | |
| Seat | Corpus Christi | |
| Largest city | Corpus Christi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,166 sq mi (3,020 km2) | |
| • Land | 839 sq mi (2,173 km2) | |
| • Water | 327 sq mi (847 km2), 28.1% | |
| Population | ||
| • (2010) | 340,223 | |
| • Density | 376/sq mi (145/km²) | |
| Congressional district | 27th | |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 | |
| Website |
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Nueces County /njuːˈeɪsɨs/ is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 340,223.[1] The county seat is Corpus Christi.[2] The county is named for the Nueces River, which flows through the county.
Nueces County is part of the Corpus Christi, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Nueces County was formed in 1846 from portions of San Patricio County. It was named after the Nueces River.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,166 square miles (3,020 km2), of which 839 square miles (2,170 km2) is land and 327 square miles (850 km2) (28.1%) is water.[3]
Major highways
Interstate 37
Interstate 69E (Under Construction)
U.S. Highway 77
U.S. Highway 181
State Highway 35
State Highway 44
State Highway 286
State Highway 357
Farm to Market Road 43
Farm to Market Road 70
Farm to Market Road 624
Farm to Market Road 665
Farm to Market Road 666
Adjacent counties
- San Patricio County (north)
- Gulf of Mexico (east)
- Kleberg County (south)
- Jim Wells County (west)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 698 | — | |
| 1860 | 2,906 | 316.3% | |
| 1870 | 3,975 | 36.8% | |
| 1880 | 7,673 | 93.0% | |
| 1890 | 8,093 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 10,439 | 29.0% | |
| 1910 | 21,955 | 110.3% | |
| 1920 | 22,807 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 51,779 | 127.0% | |
| 1940 | 92,661 | 79.0% | |
| 1950 | 165,471 | 78.6% | |
| 1960 | 221,573 | 33.9% | |
| 1970 | 237,544 | 7.2% | |
| 1980 | 268,215 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 291,145 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 313,645 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 340,223 | 8.5% | |
| Est. 2012 | 347,691 | 2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1850-2010[5] 2012 Estimate[1] | |||
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 313,645 people, 110,365 households, and 79,683 families residing in the county. The population density was 375 people per square mile (145/km²). There were 123,041 housing units at an average density of 147 per square mile (57/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 72.03% White, 4.24% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 18.74% from other races, and 3.13% from two or more races. 55.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 110,365 households out of which 36.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.80% were married couples living together, 15.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 22.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the county, the population was spread out with 28.40% under the age of 18, 10.50% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 95.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,959, and the median income for a family was $41,066. Males had a median income of $31,571 versus $22,324 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,036. About 14.70% of families and 18.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.00% of those under age 18 and 15.80% of those age 65 or over.
Historical demographics
In 1950 Nueces County had a population of 165,471 people.[7]
Communities
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Nueces County, Texas
- List of museums in the Texas Gulf Coast
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Texas Almanac: County Population History 1850-2010" (PDF). Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 22, 2013.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ Columbia-Lippincott Gazeteer. (New York: Columbia University Press, 1952) p. 1354.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nueces County, Texas. |
- Nueces County government's website
- Nueces County in Handbook of Texas Online at the University of Texas
- Historic Nueces County materials, hosted by the Portal to Texas History.
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