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Nueces County, TX: growth, migration and housing
Nueces County has 352,992 residents, down 0.2% since 2020 (+0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 7,384 households moved in and 8,056 moved out (-672 net), while a net $48.4M of income left. Median household income is $66,897, the median home $208,800 and median rent $1,283 a month.
In Texas: 175th of 254 counties for 5-year population growth · 176th of 245 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 108th of 254 counties for median household income · 74th of 250 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Nueces County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| San Patricio County, TX | 675 | $35.7M |
| Bexar County, TX | 579 | $32.3M |
| Harris County, TX | 375 | $33.1M |
| Kleberg County, TX | 252 | $12.4M |
| Jim Wells County, TX | 224 | $11.1M |
| Travis County, TX | 218 | $18.2M |
| Hidalgo County, TX | 195 | $9.9M |
| Escambia County, FL | 157 | $8.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Nueces County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX | 875 | $54.3M |
| San Patricio County, TX | 612 | $32.9M |
| Harris County, TX | 483 | $34.5M |
| Travis County, TX | 317 | $16.8M |
| Kleberg County, TX | 225 | $12.3M |
| Jim Wells County, TX | 221 | $11.4M |
| Hidalgo County, TX | 158 | $9.2M |
| Williamson County, TX | 149 | $10.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.