Nacogdoches County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Nacogdoches County, Texas has a population of 65,162, the 56th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $53,555 and the median home value is $169,200. The poverty rate is 21.8%.

Nacogdoches County Quick Facts

Population 65,162

Median Household Income $53,55590% MOE ±$3,013

Median Home Value $169,20090% MOE ±$9,483

Poverty Rate 21.8%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.0%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 31.9 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 59.3%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 65,162 56th of 254

Median Income $53,555 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.8%

Unemployment 7.0%

How Nacogdoches 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.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	65,339	65,162	-0.3%
Median household income	$55,194	$53,555	No clear change (-3.0%)
Median home value¹	$160,115	$169,200	No clear change (+5.7%)
Median gross rent	$945	$965	No clear change (+2.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Nacogdoches

$53,555

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nacogdoches

$169,200

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 24.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.0%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

9.0%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

10.7%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

7.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.3%

Renter 40.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $965/mo 21.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

29.9%

35-54

20.2%

55-74

20.3%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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+)

Cities & Places in Nacogdoches County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Nacogdoches	32,197	$39,281	31.6%	$186,000
Garrison	1,065	$48,125	15.9%	$91,300
Cushing	784	$63,182	23.4%	$136,700
Redfield	625	$103,750	2.2%	$324,200
Appleby	619	$83,750	1.8%	$209,400
Chireno	589	$71,250	9.3%	$88,900

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Population Overview

Nacogdoches County is located in Texas with a total population of 65,162. It is the 56th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nacogdoches County is 31.9 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nacogdoches County is $53,555. This is 32% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $169,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nacogdoches County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.6%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches County, Texas?

Nacogdoches County has a population of 65,162, making it the 56th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Nacogdoches County?

The median household income in Nacogdoches County is $53,555 with a poverty rate of 21.8%.

How many cities are in Nacogdoches County, Texas?

Nacogdoches County contains 6 Census-designated places.