Nacogdoches, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Nacogdoches, Texas is 32,104 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 112th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $38,855, the median home value is $173,200, and the median age is 25.3.
The population has declined 1.7% since 2010 (32,926 → 32,381).
32,104
Population
1163
People / sq mi
$38,855
Median Income
$173,200
Median Home Value
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Nacogdoches covers 27.6 sq mi of land at 1163 people per square mile.
About Nacogdoches, TX
Nacogdoches skews on age — the median resident is 25.3, younger than the national median. With 32,104 residents, Nacogdoches is a city in Texas.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $38,855, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 23.3%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $173,200, with typical rent around $921.
Roughly 28.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.9% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Nacogdoches city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Nacogdoches city had a population of 32,926 in 2010 and 32,381 in 2024, a -1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,692 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.
32,381
Population (2024)
32,926
Population (2010)
33,692
Peak (2011)
-0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,926 |
| 2011 | 33,692 |
| 2012 | 33,668 |
| 2013 | 33,430 |
| 2014 | 33,388 |
| 2015 | 33,460 |
| 2016 | 33,468 |
| 2017 | 33,242 |
| 2018 | 32,957 |
| 2019 | 32,877 |
| 2020 | 32,115 |
| 2021 | 32,061 |
| 2022 | 32,042 |
| 2023 | 32,413 |
| 2024 | 32,381 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.1% |
| Black or African American | 26.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$38,855
Median Household Income
$24,013
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$173,200
Median Home Value
$921
Median Rent
37.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.4%
High School+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
74.1%
Public Transit
5.9%
Work From Home
16.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.7%
Foreign Born
86.1%
Non-English at Home
5.4%
Veterans
16.1%
With Disability
84.9%
Health Insurance
95.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Retail Trade | 3.3% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nacogdoches, Texas has a population of 32,104 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 112th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Nacogdoches, Texas is $38,855, with 23.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Nacogdoches, Texas is $173,200, with median monthly rent at $921 and a homeownership rate of 37.0%.
The median age in Nacogdoches, Texas is 25.3 years. The population is 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
The population has declined 1.7% since 2010 (32,926 → 32,381).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.