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Aransas Pass, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Aransas Pass, Texas, is 8,639, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has experienced modest growth due to the town’s coastal location and tourism.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1909
  • County Affiliated: San Patricio, Aransas, and Nueces Counties
  • Land Area: 12.6 square miles
  • Population Density: 686 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 361
  • Zip Codes: 78336

Geography and Location

Aransas Pass, Texas, is located on the Texas Gulf Coast, about 20 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. The town is situated at the entrance to Aransas Bay, which connects to the Gulf of Mexico. Aransas Pass experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, typical of coastal Texas. The town’s economy is largely driven by tourism, commercial fishing, and shipping, given its strategic location near the water. Aransas Pass is known for its access to coastal recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and wildlife watching, especially for migratory birds and dolphins. The nearby Redfish Bay and Mustang Island State Park are popular destinations for both residents and visitors. The town’s location along State Highway 35 and proximity to Corpus Christi make it a convenient location for those working in the region while enjoying coastal living. Aransas Pass’s scenic waterfront and access to the Gulf of Mexico have made it a desirable destination for those seeking a laid-back coastal lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.7 years
Median household income: $27,376
Median house value: $53,700

Population by Race

Races in Aransas Pass:

  • White Non-Hispanic (56.4%)
  • Hispanic (37.7%)
  • Other race (11.3%)
  • Two or more races (3.5%)
  • Black (3.4%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (12.4%), German (9.4%), Irish (7.7%), English (7.1%), French (3.3%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%).

Elevation: 5 feet

Land area: 10.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aransas Pass

  • High school or higher: 67.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aransas Pass city

  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 56.5%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

5.6% Foreign born (4.0% Latin America, 0.7% Asia, 0.6% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +702 (+9.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Aransas Pass:

  • NORTH BAY HOSPITAL (1711 W WHEELER AVENUE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Aransas Pass:

  • CORPUS CHRISTI MEDICAL CENTER,THE (about 20 miles; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX)
  • IHS HOSPITAL AT CORPUS CHRISTI (about 21 miles; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX)
  • DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aransas Pass:

  • CORPUS CHRISTI INTL (about 27 miles; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Abbreviation: CRP)
  • VICTORIA REGIONAL (about 67 miles; VICTORIA, TX; Abbreviation: VCT)
  • VALLEY INTL (about 122 miles; HARLINGEN, TX; Abbreviation: HRL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Aransas Pass:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aransas Pass:

  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI (about 20 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,282)
  • DEL MAR COLLEGE (about 21 miles; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,454)
  • COASTAL BEND COLLEGE (about 56 miles; BEEVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,150)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE (about 58 miles; KINGSVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,860)
  • VICTORIA COLLEGE (about 63 miles; VICTORIA, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,511)
  • WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 121 miles; WHARTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,124)
  • TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE-HARLINGEN (about 123 miles; HARLINGEN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,167)

Schools

Public high school in Aransas Pass:

  • ARANSAS PASS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 537; Location: 450 S AVE A; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Aransas Pass:

  • HIGHLAND AVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 112; Location: 1630 W HIGHLAND AVE; Grades: KG – 12)
  • FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 77; Location: 134 SOUTH 12TH STREET; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Aransas Pass:

  • CHARLIE MARSHALL ELEMENTARY (Students: 477; Location: 2300 MCMULLEN LN; Grades: 04 – 06)
  • H T FAULK EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL (Students: 452; Location: 430 S 8TH ST; Grades: PK – 01)
  • A C BLUNT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 339; Location: 2103 DEMORY LN; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • W A KIEBERGER ELEMENTARY (Students: 297; Location: 748 W GOODNIGHT AVE; Grades: 02 – 03)
  • ARANSAS PASS JJAEP (Students: 1; Location: 244 W HARRISON BLVD; Grades: 06 – 12)

Libraries

Library in Aransas Pass:

  • ED & HAZEL RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $119,118; Location: 110 N LAMONT ST; 24,759 books; 82 audio materials; 12 serial subscriptions)

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