Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX

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2020 Population

130,813

0.315% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.1

0.263% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.5%

2.34% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,944

2.24% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$129,300

8.38% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

47,929

1.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX had a population of 131k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $51,944. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX declined from 131,226 to 130,813, a −0.315% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,808 to $51,944, a 2.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (43.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (41.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.22%), Other (Hispanic) (2.95%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%).

30.8% of the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Coastal Bend College (907 degrees awarded in 2020) and Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics (33 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was $129,300, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

Most people in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX borders Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (North) & Wilson & Karnes Counties PUMA, TX, Victoria & Calhoun Counties PUMA, TX, South Texas Development Council (South) & Coastal Bend COG (West) PUMA, TX, Nueces CountyCorpus Christi City (Outer) PUMA, TX, and Coastal Bend COG (Southeast) & Willacy County PUMA, TX.

Population & Diversity

Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 131k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.78% of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (6.25k people).

In 2020, there were 1.05 times more White (Hispanic) residents (57.1k people) in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.83k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Spanish (36,333 households), German (397 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (171 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,816

Women

47.3%

68,800

Men

52.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 130,616 inhabitants, with 52.7% men, and 47.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
57.1k ± 1.57k
White (Non-Hispanic)
54.6k ± 84
Two+ (Hispanic)
6.83k ± 1.29k

52.4%

Hispanic Population

68.6k people

52.4% of the people in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are hispanic (68.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,473 ± 1,427 people
Philippines
366 ± 469 people
Colombia
140 ± 290 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 3,473 Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX residents, followed by Philippines with 366 and Colombia with 140.

Foreign-Born Population

4.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.25k people

5.34%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.01k people

As of 2020, 4.78% of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX residents (6.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was 5.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
36,333 households (29.6%)
German
397 households (0.324%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
171 households (0.14%)

30.8% of the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 29.6% of the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,476 ± 356
Gulf War (2001-)
1,914 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
1,504 ± 302

Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX employs 47.9k people. The largest industries in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Construction (5,834 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,059 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($188,600), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($157,041), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($150,026).

Males in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.59 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,065. The income inequality in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,375

Women

46.7%

25,554

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 47,929 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

47.9k

2020 Value

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± −1.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 48.4k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, are Cashiers (1,680 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,476 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,402 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.9k

2020 Value

−1.07%

1 Year decline

± −1.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −1.07%, from 48.4k employees to 47.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, are Construction (5,834 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,059 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,908 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,900

Median earning men ± $1,485

$25,682

Median earning women ± $1,494

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($63,370), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,815), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($42,778), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,441), and Construction ($38,047).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX awarded 940 degrees. The student population of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,514 male students and 2,645 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (713 and 75.9%), followed by White (171 and 18.2%), Two or More Races (22 and 2.34%), and Black or African American (17 and 1.81%).

The largest universities in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Bend College (907 and 96.5%) and Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics (33 and 3.51%).

The most popular majors in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX are Welding Technology (279 and 29.7%), General Studies (237 and 25.2%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (97 and 10.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 4,159 students enrolled in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,118 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
237 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was General Studies with 237 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Bend College
907 degrees awarded
Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
33 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Bend College with 907 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 457 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX, which is 0.946 times less than the 483 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 713 degrees mean that there were 4.17 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 171 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,960) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($533) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.9% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (35.2k), Some college (25.9k), and Secondary Education (19.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was $129,300 in 2020, which is 0.563 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $119,300 to $129,300, a 8.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is 70.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is $51,944. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

Housing

Property

$129,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,067

$31,376

Median Property Taxes

±$1,347

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

Homeownership

2020

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.7% of the housing units in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,944

Median Household Income

± $2,245

43.7k

Number of Households

± 1,570

In 2020, the median household income of the 43.7k households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX grew to $51,944 from the previous year's value of $50,808.

The following chart displays the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX

0.464

2019 Wage GINI in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX

In 2020, the income inequality in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.4% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (7.93%)
Worked At Home (5.33%)

In 2020, 84.3% of workers in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.93%) and those who worked at home (5.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX (21.3k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

81.6% of the population of Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 2.46% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.4%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

2.46%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX declined by 6.33% from 19.7% to 18.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Coastal Bend COG (Northeast) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.