Industry in Corpus Christi TX

The economy in Corpus Christi is as vibrant as it is diverse.With the majority of the population employed in the service, wholesale and retail industries, and Government sectors, Corpus Christi enjoys a low unemployment rate,as low as 4.0% recently. (May, 2007) The Port of Corpus Christi, handles mainly agricultural products and oil. It is the 6th largest shipping port in the United States.

Corpus Christi is the headquarters of Whataburger, a fast food restaurant operator and franchisor with 650 stores in ten states and Mexico. Other large employers include the Corpus Christi Independent School District with 5,355 local employees, Spohn Health System at 4,500, and the H.E. Butt Grocery Company at 2,200.

Fishing is also a dominant industry in Corpus Christi, primarily due to its location of the Gulf of Mexico. As well as serving as a hotspot for Marine Biology research.