Corpus Christi, TX Employment

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5%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
4%
Household income NAT. AVG.
24%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexCorpus ChristiTexasNational
Income per capita$28,317$27,828$29,829
Median household income$57,387$54,727$55,322
Median income owner occupied$74,092$70,980$70,586
Median income renter occupied$41,413$36,330$35,192
Median earnings male$38,020$36,153$36,919
Median earnings female$26,464$25,035$26,250
Unemployment rate3.6%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level16.0%16.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Corpus Christi is 5% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Corpus Christi is 4% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Corpus Christi is 24% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Corpus Christi is 6% higher than the national average

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      $38,254 $57,387 $114,774
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      $36,481 $54,727 $109,454
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Corpus Christi median earnings by income bracket

      Corpus Christi employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry17.2%17.2%
      Manufacturing sector8.9%8.9%
      Financial & insurance services2.0%2.0%
      Wholesale & retail services15.4%15.4%
      Public administration6.3%6.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.9%6.9%
      Education, health & social services10.1%10.1%
      Other31.9%31.9%

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      Source: The Corpus Christi, TX employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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