Republic RV Park
For sale3117 US-281, George West, TX 78022
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi is a coastal city on South Texas’s Gulf Coast, centered on Corpus Christi Bay and extending toward Nueces Bay, Padre Island, and Mustang Island. Located about 130 miles southeast of San Antonio, it is the county seat and largest city of Nueces County and a major hub for the Coastal Bend. The city is renowned for its deepwater Port of Corpus Christi, maritime commerce, Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, warm semitropical climate, and exceptional birdlife. With extensive waterfront, a strong Hispanic and Latino cultural identity, and access to beaches, bays, and barrier islands, Corpus Christi combines an industrial economic base with a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Recreational Delights
Corpus Christi offers abundant Gulf Coast recreation, from swimming and sunbathing on North Beach to surf fishing and beachcombing along Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang Island. Packery Channel is popular for game fishing and water access, while Bob Hall Pier and numerous bay piers support saltwater anglers. The city’s reliable coastal winds attract kiteboarders, windsurfers, sailors, kite flyers, and wing foilers, and Cole Park features a shoreline skate park. Birdwatchers can explore Blucher Park, Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge on Oso Bay, Hazel Bazemore County Park, and the South Texas Botanical Garden and Nature Center. The Botanical Garden also provides trails and nature programs. Golf, hunting, boating, and kayaking are available throughout the Coastal Bend, while nearby King Ranch adds opportunities for ranch and wildlife excursions. Annual Buc Days brings rodeos, carnival attractions, parades, and family activities.
Culinary Scene
Corpus Christi’s food culture reflects its Gulf Coast setting and South Texas heritage. Fresh Gulf seafood, shrimp, oysters, fish, and coastal Mexican specialties are central to the local dining scene, complemented by Tex-Mex, barbecue, burgers, and casual American fare. Downtown and the waterfront near the marina offer restaurants suited to visitors exploring the museum district, while North Beach pairs dining with aquarium and beach attractions. Neighborhoods across the city, including the Southside, Flour Bluff, and Calallen areas, provide locally oriented Mexican restaurants, taquerias, seafood houses, and family dining. The city’s long association with Whataburger remains part of its culinary identity, even though the company’s headquarters later moved to San Antonio. Festivals such as Buc Days and downtown’s First Friday Artwalk also create seasonal opportunities for food vendors, small businesses, and informal street-food experiences.
Demographics
- The supplied demographic profile estimates 448,012 residents, with a median age of 37.8—slightly younger than the U.S. median of 38.9—suggesting a broad mix of working-age adults, families, and older residents.
- Median household income is $67,453, below the U.S. median of $80,734. The local economy is shaped by port activity, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, government, education, tourism, and maritime services.
- Corpus Christi has a strong Hispanic and Latino cultural presence: the 2020 census reported Hispanic or Latino residents at 60.71% of the city’s population, alongside a diverse non-Hispanic population.
Population
448,012
Growth 0.27%
Households
168,972
Growth 1.18%
Median Age
37.8
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$67,453
US Median Household Income $80,734
Radius Metrics Highlights in 3-mile radius
2,492
Total population
5%
5 year population growth projection
925
Total households
$21,493
Per capita income
| 1 Mile | 3 Miles | 5 Miles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 567 | 2,492 | 2,711 |
| 5 year projected total population | 573 | 2,615 | 2,820 |
| Total households | 213 | 925 | 1,019 |
| Current Median Household Income | $57,291 | $52,963 | $52,308 |
| 5 year projected median household income | $98,108 | $84,347 | $74,080 |
| Current Per Capita Income | $22,702 | $21,493 | $22,113 |
| 5 year projected per capita income | $27,061 | $24,954 | $24,794 |
| Median home value | $127,031 | $121,229 | $128,633 |
Sports
Baseball
Corpus Christi Hooks
Hockey
Corpus Christi IceRays
Soccer
Corpus Christi FC
Collegiate athletics
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi Independent School District
Flour Bluff Independent School District
Entertainment
Texas State Aquarium
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Harbor Playhouse Theatre
Quality of Life
Corpus Christi offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, warm winters, extensive outdoor recreation, and relatively easy access to beaches and nature. Residents benefit from healthcare, higher education, cultural attractions, and a major port economy. Hot, humid summers, hurricane exposure, periodic drought, and ongoing water-management concerns are important challenges, while household incomes remain below the national median.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
20%
5-19 Years
7%
20-24 Years
27%
25-44 Years
23%
45-64 Years
17%
65+ Years
Employers
5%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
15.53%
Retail Trade
12.16%
Construction
11.35%
Educational Services
10.71%
Accommodation and Food Services
9.53%
Manufacturing
7.58%
Public Administration
6.2%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
5.45%
Transportation and Warehousing
4.74%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
4.71%
Finance and Insurance
3.18%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
2.26%
Wholesale Trade
2.04%
Other
4.56%