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Ingleside, TX


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Ingleside, Texas

Introduction to Ingleside, Texas

Ingleside, Texas, in San Patricio county, is 12 miles NE of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Corpus Christi metropolitan area. It has a population of approximately 9,388.

Ingleside History

George C. Hatch, who was a county clerk who fought in the Texas Revolution and served on jury duty in San Antonio, was imprisoned, but managed to return to San Antonio. He settled in San Patricio County on over 3,800 acres. John Vineyard purchased a portion of Hatch’s land and it after a Robert Burns poem. Ingleside was incorporated in 1951.

Ingleside and Nearby Attractions

  • Texas Maritime Museum
  • Mustang Island State Park
  • Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens
  • Texas State Aquarium
  • Copano Bay State Fishing Pier

Things To Do In Ingleside

People visiting Ingleside may tour museums like the Texas Maritime Museum and the Asian Cultures Museum. Whitney Lake in Ingleside has bird watching areas, observation decks, and docks over the marshes. A variety of migratory birds can be seen as well as the native wildlife. Other parks in Ingleside are Oak Park, Cove Park, N.O. Simmons Community Park, and Faith Park. Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Texas State Aquarium are famous attractions close to Ingleside. Other attractions nearby are The King Ranch, Texas Treasure Casino Cruise, and Port Aransas Mustang Island.

Ingleside Transportation

Corpus Christi International Airport is nearby.

Ingleside Higher Education

Colleges near Ingleside include Del Mar College, Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi, and Texas A & M University – Kingsville.

High Points

Ingleside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyIngleside Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Ingleside Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Ingleside Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ingleside, TX

Comparing Ingleside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men58
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime67

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