Nacogdoches County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Nacogdoches County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,220 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 66.5 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.14% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.2 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,112 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Nacogdoches County grew by 3.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 64,892 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Nacogdoches County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Nacogdoches County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,658 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.17% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Nacogdoches County is about 32% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Nacogdoches County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $264,410 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $923 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.0% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Nacogdoches County is about 23.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $923 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Nacogdoches County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 132 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Nacogdoches County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.8 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.6 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 132 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,077 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,413 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 670 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Nacogdoches County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Nacogdoches County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Nacogdoches County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Nacogdoches County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Nacogdoches County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.0% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nacogdoches County, Texas.
What is the population of Nacogdoches County, Texas?
The population of Nacogdoches County, Texas is 65,220, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Nacogdoches County, Texas?
The population density of Nacogdoches County, Texas is 66.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Nacogdoches County, Texas?
The median household income in Nacogdoches County, Texas is $51,658, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Nacogdoches County, Texas?
The median home price in Nacogdoches County, Texas is $264,410, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Nacogdoches County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Nacogdoches County, Texas is 7.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.