Census ACS · #431 μSA
Lufkin Metro Area
The Lufkin, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 86,791 residents. The median household income is $58,847 and the median home value is $149,800.
86,791
Population
109
People / sq mi
$58,847
Median Income
$149,800
Median Home Value
The Lufkin CBSA covers 798 sq mi of land at 108.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% |
Economy & Income
$58,847
Median Household Income
$28,858
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$149,800
Median Home Value
$1,056
Median Rent
64.3%
Homeownership
Education
84.9%
High School+
18.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
5.4%
Work From Home
21.6 min
Avg Commute
15.1%
Foreign Born
Lufkin spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lufkin, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 86,791 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #431 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lufkin metro area is $58,847, with a per capita income of $28,858.
The Lufkin, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Lufkin, Tx CBSA (31260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.