Corpus Christi metropolitan area  The Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in South Texas that covers three counties—Aransas, Nueces, and San Patricio. As of the 2000 census, the MSA had a population of 413,280 (though a July 1, 2013 estimate placed the population at 442,600). As of the census of 2000, there were 403,280 people, 2012 estimates a population of 437,568, 141,590 households, and 103,316 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 73.68% White, 3.85% African American, 0.64% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 17.52% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 52.74% of the population. The median income for a household in the MSA was $33,682 and the median income for a family was $38,661. Males had a median income of $31,433 versus $21,134 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,007.