The micropolitan statistical area also included Kenedy County which was detached in 2023.

[1] It is also part of the larger Corpus Christi–Kingsville–Alice Combined Statistical Area.

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 31,963 people, 11,034 households, and 7,791 families residing within the μSA.

The racial makeup of the μSA was 71.78% White, 3.66% African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 19.17% from other races, and 3.23% from two or more races.

Males had a median income of $24,652 versus $15,841 for females.