COUNTY · TX
Nueces County, Texas
Nueces County is a county in Texas with FIPS code 48355 and an estimated population of 352,289 (Census 2023), 17th largest of 254 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Nueces County
- State
- Texas
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 48355
- State FIPS
- 48
- Population (2023)
- 352,289
- Change since 2020
- -0.3%
- State rank
- 17 of 254
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Major cities in Nueces County
Other counties in Texas
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Nueces County?
Nueces County, Texas has the five-digit FIPS code 48355: 48 for the state and 355 for the county.
What state is Nueces County in?
Nueces County is in Texas.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.