Nueces County

Nueces County is an administrative region in southeastern Texas along the Gulf coast, encompassing coastal plains, marshland, and bay systems. The landscape combines brackish water areas with open spaces and is crossed by the Nueces River.

The region was established in 1846 and took its name from the Nueces River, which marks the southern boundary. During the 1900s, the oil industry fundamentally transformed the economy and growth.

Spanish colonial heritage shapes daily life here, visible in the building styles and street names throughout the communities. Residents gather for celebrations featuring music and local foods that reflect these mixed cultural roots.

Visitors can easily reach Corpus Christi from anywhere in the region, where central services are located. The deep port and coastal roads offer good landmarks for navigating the area.

Corpus Christi serves as one of the busiest deep-water ports in the nation, handling massive cargo volumes annually. This role makes the city the economic center for the entire region.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1847

Capital city: Corpus Christi

Shares border with: Aransas County, San Patricio County, Kleberg County, Jim Wells County

Website: http://co.nueces.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 27.74000,-97.52000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:09