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Population Review

Nacogdoches County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in Texas

The population of Nacogdoches County, Texas is 64,897 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $51,528, the median home value is $158,200, and the median age is 31.8.

The population of Nacogdoches County has grown 1.6% since 2010 (64,684 → 65,728), a +0.11% annualized rate.

Nacogdoches County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

64,897

Population

+0.11%

Annual growth

69

People / sq mi

$51,528

Median Income

$158,200

Median Home Value

Nacogdoches County covers 946 sq mi of land at 68.6 people per square mile.

About Nacogdoches County, TX

Nacogdoches County is a county in Texas with a population of 64,897. It ranks #55 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 31.8, younger than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The median household income in Nacogdoches County is $51,528, below the US median of $74,580. 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $158,200, with monthly rent averaging $923. The homeownership rate of 58.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Nacogdoches County reflects 26.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.8 minutes each way.

Nacogdoches County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Nacogdoches County had a population of 64,684 in 2010 and 65,728 in 2024, a 1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 65,868 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: 0.12%.

2012 · 66K20102024

65,728

Population (2024)

64,684

Population (2010)

65,868

Peak (2012)

0.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201064,684
201165,656
201265,868
201365,188
201465,235
201565,456
201665,532
201765,231
201865,039
201964,846
202064,643
202164,809
202264,995
202365,636
202465,728

Race & Ethnicity

White65.8%
Black or African American17.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

31.8

Median Age

51.7%

Female

48.3%

Male

15.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
10.2%
20–24
11.7%
25–34
11.7%
35–44
10.8%
45–54
9.4%
55–59
5.5%
60–64
5.5%
65–74
9.4%
75–84
4.6%
85+
1.4%

Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 15.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$51,528$-24,764 vs state
Mean household income$74,527
Per-capita income$28,856
Poverty rate17.3%+6.8% vs state
Unemployment rate4.3%
Employment-to-population56.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
28.2%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Education & health care
10.5%
Construction
7.0%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Information
3.5%
Retail trade
3.4%

The largest employment sector in Nacogdoches County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

4.0%

Carpool

74.6%

Public transit

6.8%

Work from home

19.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$158,200$-102,200 vs state

Median home value

$923

Median rent

58.0%

Homeownership rate

28,995

Total housing units

86.6%

Occupied

13.4%

Vacant

42.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.7%

With health insurance

93.6%

With broadband internet

16.2%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

84.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.2%

High School+

26.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nacogdoches County, Texas has a population of 64,897 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 69 people per square mile.

The population of Nacogdoches County has grown 1.6% since 2010 (64,684 → 65,728), a +0.11% annualized rate.

The median household income in Nacogdoches County, Texas is $51,528, with mean (average) household income of $74,527 and per-capita income of $28,856. 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Nacogdoches County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.8%), Black or African American (17.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Nacogdoches County, Texas is 31.8 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.

The median home value in Nacogdoches County is $158,200 and median monthly rent is $923. 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 28,995 total housing units, 13.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Nacogdoches County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Nacogdoches County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.