Corpus Christi, TX population by race
The table below shows Corpus Christi's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201,083 | 63.27% |
| Black or African American | 12,651 | 3.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 958 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 7,606 | 2.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 229 | 0.07% |
| Some other race | 13,935 | 4.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 81,342 | 25.60% |
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Corpus Christi population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Corpus Christi has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Corpus Christi's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Corpus Christi population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 63.27% are white, 3.98% are Black or African American, 0.30% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.39% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.38% are some other race and 25.60% are multiracial.
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Corpus Christi, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Corpus Christi is White with a population of 201,083 (63.27% of the total population).
Corpus Christi 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Corpus Christi is White with a population of 201,083 (63.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 81,342 (25.60% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Corpus Christi, TX
By ethnicity, 204,417 (64.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 113,387 (35.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Corpus Christi, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 89,195 (78.66% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Corpus Christi, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Corpus Christi's Non-Hispanic population.
Corpus Christi Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 89,195 | 78.66% |
| Black or African American alone | 11,809 | 10.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 471 | 0.42% |
| Asian alone | 7,367 | 6.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 208 | 0.18% |
| Some other race alone | 564 | 0.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,773 | 3.33% |
Among the Hispanic population in Corpus Christi, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 186,652 (91.31% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Corpus Christi, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Corpus Christi's Hispanic population.
Corpus Christi Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 186,652 | 91.31% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,857 | 0.91% |
| Cuban | 727 | 0.36% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 15,181 | 7.43% |
Things to know
What percentage of Corpus Christi, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 64.32% of Corpus Christi population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Corpus Christi, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 186,652 (91.31% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Corpus Christi, TX have?
Corpus Christi, TX has 12,651 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.98% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Corpus Christi is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Corpus Christi, TX?
With 64.32% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Corpus Christi.
That being said, with a 4.38% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Corpus Christi.
What is the majority race in Corpus Christi, TX?
With a population of 201,083 (63.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Corpus Christi.
Some other races are second largest race in Corpus Christi, with 4.38% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates