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Angelina County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Angelina County, Texas has a population of 87,275, the 46th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $60,960 and the median home value is $163,500. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Angelina County Quick Facts

Population 87,275
Median Household Income $60,96090% MOE ±$3,197
Median Home Value $163,50090% MOE ±$7,633
Poverty Rate 15.8%90% MOE ±1.9 pts
Unemployment Rate 6.4%90% MOE ±1.3 pts
Median Age 37.8 years90% MOE ±0.5 years
Homeownership Rate 64.0%90% MOE ±1.8 pts
Affordability Ratio 2.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.9%90% MOE ±1.3 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.4%
Cities/Places 7
Population 87,275 46th of 254
Median Income $60,960 22% lower than state
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Unemployment 6.4%

How Angelina County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population87,32287,275-0.1%
Median household income$62,093$60,960No clear change (-1.8%)
Median home value¹$132,424$163,500+23.5%
Median gross rent$1,018$1,076+5.7%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Angelina
$60,960
TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Angelina
$163,500
TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.5%
$25K-$50K 22.5%
$50K-$100K 31.4%
$100K+ 26.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.0%
$10K-$15K
4.1%
$15K-$20K
3.5%
$20K-$25K
5.9%
$25K-$30K
5.0%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
4.4%
$40K-$45K
4.5%
$45K-$50K
4.6%
$50K-$60K
7.3%
$60K-$75K
9.0%
$75K-$100K
15.2%
$100K-$125K
8.2%
$125K-$150K
7.1%
$150K-$200K
5.8%
$200K+
5.5%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.7x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,076/mo 21.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
25.3%
18-34
21.4%
35-54
24.1%
55-74
22.3%
75+
6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 58.2%
  • Black: 12.1%
  • Hispanic: 23.5%
  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Other: 0.3%

Diversity Index

59out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 14.6%
  • HS Diploma: 35.1%
  • Some College: 22.7%
  • Associate's: 9.7%
  • Bachelor's: 11.3%
  • Graduate+: 6.7%

Cities & Places in Angelina County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lufkin34,251$57,04818.0%$179,600
Hudson5,104$46,40611.9%$171,700
Diboll4,995$57,90219.1%$89,100
Huntington4,053$64,43212.3%$108,800
Redland866N/A31.2%$154,300
Burke663$62,96911.1%$141,100
Zavalla567$53,33317.0%$74,000

Population Overview

Angelina County is located in Texas with a total population of 87,275. It is the 46th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Angelina County is 37.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Angelina County is $60,960. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $163,500. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Angelina County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Angelina County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Angelina County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Angelina County, Texas?

Angelina County has a population of 87,275, making it the 46th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Angelina County?

The median household income in Angelina County is $60,960 with a poverty rate of 15.8%.

How many cities are in Angelina County, Texas?

Angelina County contains 7 Census-designated places.