Neches, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Neches, Texas had a total population of 352, the 1397th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $82,143, which is 5% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 12.2% is notably above the national average.
Neches Quick Facts
How Neches Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 214 | 352 | +64.5% |
| Median household income | $79,667 | $82,143 | +3.1% |
How Neches Compares
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Neches Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Anderson County
Cities Similar to Neches
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.F. Villareal | 353 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lake View | 349 | N/A | $171,900 | 60.7% | 50.4% |
| Deweyville | 357 | N/A | $137,300 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Laguna Heights | 357 | N/A | $77,200 | 37.6% | 35.5% |
| Macdona | 349 | $83,500 | $175,000 | 9.7% | 20.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 352, Neches's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Neches is a small community located in Texas, within Anderson County. The total population is 352. It ranks as the 1397th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Neches is 45.1 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Neches is $82,143. This is 5% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 131% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Neches has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.5% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
7.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% 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 89.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Neches, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Neches, Texas?
Neches, Texas has a population of 352 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Neches, TX?
The median household income in Neches is $82,143, which is 2% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Neches, TX?
The poverty rate in Neches is 8.5%. This means approximately 30 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Neches, Texas?
Neches's population is 87.5% White, 0.0% Black, 7.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.6% Asian.
What is the median home value in Neches, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Neches — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Neches, Texas?
7.3% of adults (25+) in Neches hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.