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Nueces County, Texas (Texas): Economy and Business Data & Market Research


Based on the data from 2002 when the population of Nueces County, Texas was 314,696

Number of Establishments per 100,000 population

Number of Establishments - Nueces County (2002)

  • A) Manufacturing: 217 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 68, State average - 187)
  • A) Wholesale trade: 217 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 68, State average - 187)
  • B) Retail trade: 457 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 145, State average - 129)
  • B) Information: 457 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 145, State average - 129)
  • C) Real estate & rental & leasing: 1,190 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 378, State average - 301)
  • C) Professional, scientific & technical services: 1,190 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 378, State average - 301)
  • D) Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service: 128 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 40, State average - 41)
  • D) Educational services: 128 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 40, State average - 41)
  • E) Health care & social assistance: 401 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 127, State average - 100)
  • E) Arts, entertainment & recreation: 401 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 127, State average - 100)
  • F) Accommodation & food services: 800 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 254, State average - 210)
  • F) Other services (except public administration): 800 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 254, State average - 210)

Number of Employees per 100,000 population

Number of Employees - Nueces County (2002)

  • A) Manufacturing: 5000-9999 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,906, State average - 8,179)
  • A) Wholesale trade: 5000-9999 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,906, State average - 8,179)
  • B) Retail trade: 4,612 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,465, State average - 1,855)
  • B) Information: 4,612 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,465, State average - 1,855)
  • C) Real estate & rental & leasing: 15,959 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 5,071, State average - 4,126)
  • C) Professional, scientific & technical services: 15,959 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 5,071, State average - 4,126)
  • D) Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service: 2,650 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 842, State average - 1,305)
  • D) Educational services: 2,650 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 842, State average - 1,305)
  • E) Health care & social assistance: 2,794 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 887, State average - 715)
  • E) Arts, entertainment & recreation: 2,794 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 887, State average - 715)
  • F) Accommodation & food services: 5000-9999 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,906, State average - 1,859)
  • F) Other services (except public administration): 5000-9999 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,906, State average - 1,859)

Annual Payroll ($1,000) per 100,000 population

Annual Payroll ($1,000) - Nueces County (2002)

  • A) Manufacturing: No data
  • A) Wholesale trade: No data
  • B) Retail trade: $165,259 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $52,513, State average - $111,882)
  • B) Information: $165,259 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $52,513, State average - $111,882)
  • C) Real estate & rental & leasing: $304,513 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $96,764, State average - $86,057)
  • C) Professional, scientific & technical services: $304,513 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $96,764, State average - $86,057)
  • D) Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service: $94,545 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $30,043, State average - $96,333)
  • D) Educational services: $94,545 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $30,043, State average - $96,333)
  • E) Health care & social assistance: $82,668 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $26,269, State average - $26,775)
  • E) Arts, entertainment & recreation: $82,668 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $26,269, State average - $26,775)
  • F) Accommodation & food services: No data
  • F) Other services (except public administration): No data

Shipments / Sales / Receptions ($1,000) per 100,000 population

Shipments / Sales / Receptions ($1,000) - Nueces County (2002)

  • A) Manufacturing: No data
  • A) Wholesale trade: No data
  • B) Retail trade: $1,811,602 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $575,667, State average - $2,365,038)
  • B) Information: $1,811,602 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $575,667, State average - $2,365,038)
  • C) Real estate & rental & leasing: $3,277,543 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $1,041,494, State average - $932,647)
  • C) Professional, scientific & technical services: $3,277,543 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $1,041,494, State average - $932,647)
  • D) Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service: $N (Per 100,000 population: State average - $0)
  • D) Educational services: $N (Per 100,000 population: State average - $0)
  • E) Health care & social assistance: $386,808 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $122,914, State average - $134,815)
  • E) Arts, entertainment & recreation: $386,808 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $122,914, State average - $134,815)
  • F) Accommodation & food services: No data
  • F) Other services (except public administration): No data

Industry Description Number of Establishments
[1997 / 2002]
Number of Employees
[1997 / 2002]
Annual Payroll ($1,000)
[1997 / 2002]
Shipments / Sales / Receptions ($1,000)
[1997 / 2002]
Manufacturing2175000-9999--
Food manufacturing221000-2499--
Animal slaughtering & processing4500-999--
Animal slaughtering & processing4500-999--
Animal (except poultry) slaughtering1500-999--
Petroleum & coal products manufacturing92,616$189,631$7,839,365
Petroleum & coal products manufacturing92,616$189,631$7,839,365
Petroleum refineries42,463$182,864$7,787,559
Chemical manufacturing111000-2499--
Basic chemical manufacturing91000-2499--
Other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing2500-999--
All other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing2500-999--
Other basic organic chemical manufacturing21000-2499--
All other basic organic chemical manufacturing21000-2499--
Fabricated metal product manufacturing491000-2499--
Wholesale trade4574,612$165,259$1,811,602
Durable goods merchant wholesalers3383,217$119,134$1,100,919
Mtr vehicle & parts & supplies merchant wholesalers32250-499--
Automobile & other mtr vehicle merchant wholesalers920-99--
Mtr vehicle supplies & new parts merchant wholesalers17100-249--
Lumber & other const material merchant wholesalers1420-99--
Brick, stone & const material merchant wholesalers839$1,192$11,667
Prof & commercial equip & supp merchant wholesalers31250-499--
Metal & mineral (exc petrol) merchant wholesalers27100-249--
Metal service centers & other metal merchant wholesalers24100-249--
Electrical goods merchant wholesalers33250-499--
Elec appar & equip & wiring supp merchant wholesalers23100-249--
Hrdwr, plumb & heat equip & supp merchant wholesalers28199$6,549$48,626
Machinery, equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers1391000-2499--
Const & mining machinery & equip merchant wholesalers10250-499--
Industrial machinery & equipment merchant wholesalers92805$33,592$290,816
Industrial supplies merchant wholesalers20166$6,328$52,437
Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers25250-499--
Recyclable material merchant wholesalers320-99--
Other misc durable goods merchant wholesalers16197$6,600$34,383
Nondurable goods merchant wholesalers1141000-2499--
Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers24250-499--
Farm products raw materials merchant wholesalers1292$2,656$58,476
Other farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers30-19--
Chemicals & allied products merchant wholesalers26186$9,801$101,372
Other chemicals & allied prods merchant wholesalers22100-249--
Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers12100-249--
Petroleum bulk stations & terminals620-99--
Beer, wine & alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers3250-499--
Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers24100-249--
Tobacco & tobacco product merchant wholesalers120-99--
Wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers50-19--
Wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers50-19--
Wholesale trade agents & brokers50-19--
Retail trade1,19015,959$304,513$3,277,543
Motor vehicle & parts dealers1542,372$72,569$922,651
Automobile dealers601,534$53,642$784,768
New car dealers251,372$49,005$707,391
Used car dealers35162$4,637$77,377
Other motor vehicle dealers19195$4,655$46,528
Recreational vehicle dealers520-99--
Motorcycle, boat & other motor vehicle dealers14100-249--
Motorcycle dealers463$1,861$22,430
Boat dealers720-99--
All other motor vehicle dealers320-99--
Automotive parts, accessories & tire stores75643$14,272$91,355
Automotive parts & accessories stores41370$7,775$53,814
Tire dealers34273$6,497$37,541
Furniture & home furnishings stores72574$13,400$91,804
Furniture stores31250-499--
Home furnishings stores41250-499--
Floor covering stores19100-249--
Other home furnishings stores22100-249--
All other home furnishings stores21100-249--
Electronics & appliance stores45481$11,151$101,811
Electronics & appliance stores45481$11,151$101,811
Appliance, television & other electronics stores37250-499--
Household appliance stores1020-99--
Radio, television & other electronics stores27307$6,338$65,857
Computer & software stores620-99--
Camera & photographic supplies stores20-19--
Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers661,233$27,434$255,641
Building material & supplies dealers53970$22,398$233,229
Home centers5250-499--
Paint & wallpaper stores620-99--
Hardware stores820-99--
Other building material dealers34250-499--
Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores13263$5,036$22,412
Outdoor power equipment stores320-99--
Nursery, garden center & farm supply stores10100-249--
Food & beverage stores1152,628$45,912$496,166
Grocery stores701000-2499--
Supermarkets & other grocery (except convenience) stores381000-2499--
Convenience stores3220-99--
Specialty food stores22100-249--
Beer, wine & liquor stores23100-249--
Health & personal care stores93988$17,597$141,982
Health & personal care stores93988$17,597$141,982
Pharmacies & drug stores35500-999--
Cosmetics, beauty supplies & perfume stores1065$587$4,785
Optical goods stores24100-249--
Other health & personal care stores24100-249--
Food (health) supplement stores920-99--
All other health & personal care stores1575$1,411$7,396
Gasoline stations1811,191$18,145$317,957
Gasoline stations1811,191$18,145$317,957
Gasoline stations with convenience stores1711,133$17,190$303,990
Clothing & clothing accessories stores1671,587$18,647$159,287
Clothing stores971,190$12,122$109,288
Men's clothing stores641$618$4,146
Women's clothing stores42285$2,874$25,081
Children's & infants' clothing stores674$436$3,642
Family clothing stores28500-999--
Clothing accessories stores60-19--
Other clothing stores994$956$5,001
Shoe stores34239$2,997$26,796
Jewelry, luggage & leather goods stores36158$3,528$23,203
Jewelry stores35100-249--
Luggage & leather goods stores10-19--
Sporting goods, hobby, book & music stores68500-999--
Sporting goods, hobby & musical instrument stores53518$7,436$78,070
Sporting goods stores33250-499--
Hobby, toy & game stores11187$2,471$25,456
Sewing, needlework & piece goods stores420-99--
Musical instrument & supplies stores536$647$4,109
Book, periodical & music stores15100-249--
Book stores & news dealers1120-99--
Book stores820-99--
News dealers & newsstands30-19--
Prerecorded tape, compact disc & record stores420-99--
General merchandise stores412500-4999--
Department stores81000-2499--
Department stores81000-2499--
Department stores (expt discount dept stores)51000-2499--
Discount department stores3500-999--
Other general merchandise stores331,529$23,776$289,204
Warehouse clubs & supercenters41000-2499--
All other general merchandise stores29250-499--
Miscellaneous store retailers140500-999--
Florists2120-99--
Office supplies, stationery & gift stores57390$5,168$46,697
Office supplies & stationery stores11100-249--
Gift, novelty & souvenir stores46250-499--
Used merchandise stores18105$1,297$6,088
Other miscellaneous store retailers44100-249--
Pet & pet supplies stores520-99--
Manufactured (mobile) home dealers720-99--
All other miscellaneous store retailers3020-99--
Nonstore retailers48319$7,334$45,052
Electronic shopping & mail-order houses720-99--
Vending machine operators720-99--
Direct selling establishments34100-249--
Other direct selling establishments29203$4,240$28,053
Information1282,650$94,545N
Publishing industries (except Internet)17482$15,655$65,666
Newspaper, periodical, book & directory publishers13437$13,676$59,938
Newspaper publishers4250-499--
Motion picture & sound recording industries8100-249-N
Motion picture & video industries6100-249-N
Motion picture & video exhibition4100-249--
Motion picture theaters (except drive-ins)4100-249--
Broadcasting (except Internet)20671$17,465$42,927
Radio & television broadcasting20671$17,465$42,927
Radio broadcasting14250-499--
Radio stations13250-499--
Telecommunications631,167$55,561N
Wired telecommunications carriers36500-999-Q
Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)20250-499-Q
Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)20250-499-Q
Cellular & other wireless telecommunications16250-499-Q
Real estate & rental & leasing4012,794$82,668$386,808
Real estate2671,161$25,928$152,165
Lessors of real estate136503$9,532$80,946
Lessors of residential buildings & dwellings66273$4,622$40,710
Lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses)41162$3,581$30,569
Lessors of other real estate property2146$1,067$7,304
Offices of real estate agents & brokers56188$5,162$39,225
Activities related to real estate75470$11,234$31,994
Real estate property managers53250-499--
Residential property managers35310$6,641$17,118
Nonresidential property managers1820-99--
Offices of real estate appraisers1242$1,302$2,711
Other activities related to real estate1020-99--
Rental & leasing services1301,628$56,608$231,614
Automotive equipment rental & leasing19100-249--
Passenger car rental & leasing10134$2,594$12,735
Passenger car rental10134$2,594$12,735
Consumer goods rental47299$5,994$30,933
Consumer electronics & appliances rental1120-99--
Video tape & disc rental23156$1,912$12,307
General rental centers1120-99--
Commercial & industrial machinery & equipment rental & leasing531000-2499--
Const/trans/mining/forestry machinery & equip rental & leasing28500-999--
Construction/mining/forestry machinery & equip rental & leasing26500-999--
Oth commercial/industrial machinery & equipment rental & leasing23100-249--
Lessors of nonfinancial intangible assets (exc copyrighted works)45$132$3,029
Professional, scientific & technical services8005000-9999--
Professional, scientific & technical services8005000-9999--
Legal services2871000-2499--
Offices of lawyers2761,742$84,358$281,418
Other legal services1120-99--
Title abstract & settlement offices720-99--
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services153837$20,255$45,367
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services153837$20,255$45,367
Offices of certified public accountants88387$14,903$31,352
Tax preparation services23260$1,725$5,230
Other accounting services40100-249--
Architectural, engineering & related services1191,362$60,267$129,997
Architectural services21100-249--
Engineering services70888$39,836$87,488
Surveying & mapping (except geophysical) services1043$1,322$2,897
Testing laboratories12250-499--
Specialized design services1420-99--
Graphic design services933$751$3,204
Computer systems design & related services39311$12,446$28,292
Computer systems design & related services39311$12,446$28,292
Custom computer programming services16100-249--
Computer systems design services18100-249--
Management, scientific & technical consulting services79272$10,172$22,516
Management consulting services55208$8,066$16,380
Admin management & general management consulting services38149$6,336$11,987
Environmental consulting services820-99--
Scientific research & development services1120-99--
Advertising & related services31146$3,927$12,923
Other professional, scientific & technical services67250-499--
Photographic services1920-99--
Photography studios, portrait1820-99--
Veterinary services26209$4,304$13,528
All other professional, scientific & technical services16100-249--
Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service35711,507$210,782$438,403
Administrative & support services33311,045$194,245$362,877
Employment services465,351$93,473$130,200
Employment placement agencies8250-499--
Temporary help services282,287$30,696$43,073
Professional employer organizations102500-4999--
Business support services452,582$43,330$98,278
Telephone call centers111000-2499--
Telemarketing bureaus61000-2499--
Business service centers1120-99--
Collection agencies520-99--
Other business support services1220-99--
Court reporting & stenotype services832$599$3,267
Travel arrangement & reservation services17100-249--
Travel agencies1320-99--
Investigation & security services451000-2499--
Investigation, guard & armored car services271000-2499--
Investigation services5100-249--
Security guards & patrol services181000-2499--
Security systems services18100-249--
Services to buildings & dwellings1331,221$21,547$58,309
Exterminating & pest control services20100-249--
Janitorial services44500-999--
Landscaping services50226$3,638$10,388
Carpet & upholstery cleaning services1120-99--
Other services to buildings & dwellings820-99--
Other support services22100-249--
All other support services15100-249--
Waste management & remediation services24462$16,537$75,526
Waste collection8250-499--
Waste collection8250-499--
Solid waste collection4250-499--
Remediation & other waste management services1120-99--
Educational services40577$16,101$41,963
Educational services40577$16,101$41,963
Business schools & computer & management training420-99--
Technical & trade schools8100-249--
Technical & trade schools8100-249--
Other technical & trade schools4100-249--
Other schools & instruction23250-499--
Fine arts schools620-99--
Sports & recreation instruction720-99--
All other schools & instruction10100-249--
All other miscellaneous schools & instruction4100-249--
Health care & social assistance96923,478$669,723$1,840,887
Ambulatory health care services7769,647$294,959$708,395
Offices of physicians4012500-4999--
Offices of physicians4012500-4999--
Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)3862500-4999--
Offices of physicians, mental health specialists1520-99--
Offices of dentists123729$23,220$63,520
Offices of other health practitioners133829$24,229$59,586
Offices of chiropractors35120$3,681$10,122
Offices of optometrists1587$1,838$7,384
Offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians)2120-99--
Offices of physical, occupational & speech therapists, and audiol37435$12,703$26,248
Offices of physical, occupational & speech therapists and audiol37435$12,703$26,248
Offices of all other health practitioners25100-249--
Offices of podiatrists820-99--
Offices of all other miscellaneous health practitioners1720-99--
Outpatient care centers39500-999--
Outpatient mental health & substance abuse centers11100-249--
Other outpatient care centers23250-499--
Kidney dialysis centers10100-249--
Medical & diagnostic laboratories22250-499--
Medical & diagnostic laboratories22250-499--
Diagnostic imaging centers11100-249--
Home health care services432500-4999--
Other ambulatory health care services15500-999--
Ambulance services7204$3,784$10,017
All other ambulatory health care services8250-499--
Hospitals105000-9999--
General medical & surgical hospitals85000-9999--
Nursing & residential care facilities442500-4999--
Nursing care facilities141000-2499--
Residential mental retardation/health & substance abuse facility19500-999--
Residential mental retardation facilities17500-999--
Community care facilities for the elderly8250-499--
Community care facilities for the elderly8250-499--
Continuing care retirement communities2250-499--
Homes for the elderly6100-249--
Other residential care facilities3100-249--
Social assistance1392500-4999--
Individual & family services571000-2499--
Child & youth services14100-249--
Services for the elderly & persons with disabilities15500-999--
Other individual & family services28250-499--
Community food & housing/emergency & other relief services16100-249--
Community housing services12100-249--
Temporary shelters9100-249--
Vocational rehabilitation services8250-499--
Child day care services58890$12,045$24,442
Arts, entertainment & recreation951,547$23,182$85,519
Performing arts, spectator sports & related industries20100-249--
Performing arts companies520-99--
Spectator sports3100-249--
Museums, historical sites & similar institutions7100-249--
Museums, historical sites & similar institutions7100-249--
Museums320-99--
Zoos & botanical gardens2100-249--
Amusement, gambling & recreation industries681,156$16,202$57,205
Gambling industries4100-249--
Other gambling industries4100-249--
Other amusement & recreation services581000-2499--
Golf courses & country clubs5100-249--
Fitness & recreational sports centers26557$5,608$14,111
All other amusement & recreation industries18125$1,716$7,449
Accommodation & food services73613,756$134,795$505,577
Accommodation851,634$18,303$84,548
Traveler accommodation791000-2499--
Hotels (except casino hotels) & motels761,604$17,883$82,135
RV (recreational vehicle) parks & recreational camps620-99--
RV (recreational vehicle) parks & recreational camps620-99--
RV (recreational vehicle) parks & campgrounds620-99--
Food services & drinking places65112,122$116,492$421,029
Full-service restaurants2385,232$51,079$162,207
Limited-service eating places3045,731$56,585$215,535
Limited-service eating places3045,731$56,585$215,535
Limited-service restaurants2635,129$49,312$191,327
Cafeterias, buffets & grill buffets15489$5,980$19,048
Special food services23250-499--
Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)86500-999--
Other services (except public administration)6554,528$87,287$315,557
Repair & maintenance2781,965$48,312$156,659
Automotive repair & maintenance1801,233$26,113$89,704
Automotive mechanical & electrical repair & maintenance111655$16,049$55,217
General automotive repair82521$12,940$44,077
Automotive exhaust system repair720-99--
Automotive transmission repair1148$1,323$4,349
Other automotive mechanical & electrical repair & maintenance1120-99--
Automotive body, paint, interior & glass repair34250-499--
Automotive body, paint & interior repair & maintenance25100-249--
Automotive glass replacement920-99--
Other automotive repair & maintenance35250-499--
Automotive oil change & lubrication9120$1,227$4,729
Car washes23100-249--
Electronic & precision equipment repair & maintenance1996$1,936$6,454
Com & industrial mach & equip (exc auto/elect) repair & maint45504$17,563$52,104
Personal & household goods repair & maintenance34132$2,700$8,397
Home & garden equipment & appliance repair & maintenance969$1,484$2,742
Reupholstery & furniture repair521$475$1,619
Other personal & household goods repair & maintenance1720-99--
Personal & laundry services2321,600$23,246$74,311
Personal care services117534$7,238$18,322
Hair, nail & skin care services104250-499--
Barber shops90-19--
Beauty salons92430$6,074$14,258
Other personal care services1320-99--
All other personal care services920-99--
Death care services22250-499--
Funeral homes & funeral services17186$3,303$12,826
Cemeteries & crematories520-99--
Drycleaning & laundry services60719$11,117$34,039
Coin-operated laundries & drycleaners2620-99--
Drycleaning & laundry services (except coin-operated)29384$4,188$10,169
Linen & uniform supply5250-499--
Industrial launderers4100-249--
Other personal services3320-99--
Pet care (except veterinary) services60-19--

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