Horrible news for the city of Corpus Christi... (Houston, San Antonio: job market, university)

[Angel713]

Originally Posted by bb54321

Did you happen to read the notes at the bottom of the page? It says info. is from 2000-2005 and estimates (key word "estimates") are based on only those listed as exemptions on tax returns. That's credible data.

NOTES
This map displays county-to-county migration data for 2000-2005 from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The IRS estimates are based on year-to-year changes of address on U.S. tax returns. All figures include only include people listed as exemptions on returns, so totals will be less than population. Because the IRS does not disclose small county flows because of privacy concerns, the county-to-county details will not add up to totals.

Sorry, I don't have charts and graphs to show you, but my information comes from an interview with a local real estate expert from the realtor's association. It was on a local televison newscast. I assure you it's a credible source and I would trust info. from realtors (the actual people selling the homes) before I would trust an outdated "estimate" from the IRS.

I highly, and I mean highly doubt that the estimates will be that far off, and the people from California all of sudden move to Corpus in droves. Why? Because the there is still a large negative-domestic migration OUT OF Corpus. Realtors always exaggerate things though. I would trust the Census over them.

[bb54321]

Originally Posted by Angel713

I highly, and I mean highly doubt that the estimates will be that far off, and the people from California all of sudden move to Corpus in droves. Why? Because the there is still a large negative-domestic migration OUT OF Corpus. Realtors always exaggerate things though. I would trust the Census over them.

I'll be the bigger person and not point out your typo.

[Angel713]

Originally Posted by bb54321

I'll be the bigger person and not point out your typo.

Not surprised that that is all you could do.

[bb54321]

Originally Posted by Angel713

I highly, and I mean highly doubt that the estimates will be that far off, and the people from California all of sudden move to Corpus in droves. Why? Because the there is still a large negative-domestic migration OUT OF Corpus. Realtors always exaggerate things though. I would trust the Census over them.

I don't remember ever saying that Californians flocked here in droves. I simply stated that there was an influx in transplants from there. And yes, a lot can happen in 3 years. And aside from this past year slowing down, the two years prior posted the most home starts in Corpus Christi history.

[Angel713]

Originally Posted by bb54321

I don't remember ever saying that Californians flocked here in droves. I simply stated that there was an influx in transplants from there. And yes, a lot can happen in 3 years. And aside from this past year slowing down, the two years prior posted the most home starts in Corpus Christi history.

Yet, the 2007 Census numbers show that Corpus is still losing people (negative domestic migration). The only thing keeping Corpus afloat is its small international population increase and its birth rate being significantly higher than its death rate.

[bb54321]

Originally Posted by Angel713

Yet, the 2007 Census numbers show that Corpus is still losing people (negative domestic migration). The only thing keeping Corpus afloat is its small international population increase and its birth rate being significantly higher than its death rate.

Where are you getting a 2007 Census? Don't they come out every 10 years?

[crbcrbrgv]

Originally Posted by bb54321

Does Austin have a beach like Corpus? Does San Antonio have a beautiful downtown marina like Corpus? Does Houston have some of the best fishing in the country like Corpus? Corpus Christi has plenty to offer. And yes we have a great Art Museum, Symphony, Ballet. Everything you would find in a larger city. Not sure how you can say Corpus has nothing to offer. Some people just have their priorities all wrong.

Comparing Corpus's Art Museum, Symhony and Ballet is like comparing the Hooks to the Astros. Does San Antonio have a beautiful downtown marina like Corpus? No. But I'm certain most people will take the River Walk over the marina any day. Does Austin have a beach like Corpus? Nope. But Austin has countless other things to offer that Corpus does not have. Does Houston have some of the best fishing in the country like Corpus? Actually, yes it does. You just have to go to Galveston. And I can find a lot of things in Corpus that you will find in a larger city. Problem is, it's in Corpus.

[Huckleberry3911948]

corpus christi is beautiful. but without fast food, its a lonely town.

[Angel713]

Originally Posted by bb54321

Where are you getting a 2007 Census? Don't they come out every 10 years?

The Census releases a Census estimate every year.

[gabetx]

Originally Posted by Angel713

The Census releases a Census estimate every year.

Their latest estimate release for Corpus was in 2006.

And the city isn't losing population, its gaining.

the 2000 census had the population at 278,414

the 2006 has it at 285,000 people or so.