Nesbitt, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 268, Nesbitt'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

Nesbitt is a small community located in Texas, within Harrison County. The total population is 268. It ranks as the 1487th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nesbitt is 35.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years. With 32.5% of the population under 18, Nesbitt has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nesbitt is $110,592. This is 41% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 37% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Nesbitt. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Nesbitt, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $289,500. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Nesbitt is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nesbitt is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.1% vs 39.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (13.4% vs 5.5%).

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% 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 75.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nesbitt, 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.