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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

Age is the most distinctive thing about Nacogdoches County: a median age of 31.8, younger than the national median. Nacogdoches County is a county in Texas with a population of 64,897.

The typical household earns $51,528, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 17.3%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $158,200, with typical rent around $923.

Roughly 26.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.8%, and the average commute runs about 20 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
Nacogdoches County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

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.