Angelina County, TX

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2024 Population

87,275

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

15.8%

3.13% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$60,960

3.59% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$163,500

9.15% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

37,224

1.73% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Angelina County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in Angelina County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Angelina County, TX are Angelina College (1,134 degrees awarded in 2023), Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin (41 degrees), and East Texas Cosmetology College (34 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Angelina County, TX was $163,500, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

Most people in Angelina County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Angelina County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Angelina County, TX borders Cherokee County, TX, Houston County, TX, Jasper County, TX, Nacogdoches County, TX, Polk County, TX, San Augustine County, TX, Trinity County, TX, and Tyler County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Angelina County, TX is home to a population of 87.3k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.96% of Angelina County, TX residents were born outside of the country (6.95k people).

In 2024, there were 4.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.8k people) in Angelina County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 10.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2024 Citizenship

94.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.9% of Angelina County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Angelina County, TX was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Angelina County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Angelina County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
50.8k ± 323
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11.5k ± 1.38k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 642

23.5%

Hispanic Population

20.5k people

23.5% of the people in Angelina County, TX are hispanic (20.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Angelina County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,397,739 ± 36,447 people
India
325,248 ± 13,925 people
El Salvador
221,729 ± 11,517 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,397,739 Texas residents, followed by India with 325,248 and El Salvador with 221,729.

Foreign-Born Population

7.96%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.95k people

8.28%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.19k people

As of 2024, 7.96% of Angelina County, TX residents (6.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Angelina County, TX was 8.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Angelina County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,509 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
900 ± 231
Gulf War (1990s)
838 ± 238

Angelina County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Angelina County, TX.

Economy

The economy of Angelina County, TX employs 37.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Angelina County, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,780 people), Manufacturing (4,822 people), and Retail Trade (4,623 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($83,935), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($57,663), and Manufacturing ($51,962).

Employment

Occupations

37.2k

2024 Value

± 1,721

−1.73%

1 Year decline

± 6.76%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Angelina County, TX declined at a rate of −1.73%, from 37.9k employees to 37.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Angelina County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,122 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,464 people), and Management Occupations (2,963 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Angelina County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

37.2k

2024 Value

± 1,721

−1.73%

1 Year decline

± 6.76%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Angelina County, TX declined at a rate of −1.73%, from 37.9k employees to 37.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Angelina County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,780 people), Manufacturing (4,822 people), and Retail Trade (4,623 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Angelina County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Angelina County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,571

Median earning men ± $1,685

$31,617

Median earning women ± $2,502

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,771), Public Administration ($56,635), and Information ($56,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,754), Manufacturing ($50,245), and Construction ($46,131).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

132
Other Services (except Public Administration)
123
Health Care and Social Assistance
116
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$275k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$184k
Manufacturing
$145k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Angelina County, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Angelina County, TX awarded 1,223 degrees. The student population of Angelina County, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,477 male students and 2,560 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Angelina County, TX are White (570 and 47.7%), Hispanic or Latino (386 and 32.3%), Black or African American (193 and 16.1%), and Two or More Races (25 and 2.09%).

The largest universities in Angelina County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Angelina College (1,134 and 92.7%), Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin (41 and 3.35%), and East Texas Cosmetology College (34 and 2.78%).

The most popular majors in Angelina County, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (303 and 24.8%), General Studies (159 and 13%), and Electromechanical Technology (75 and 6.13%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 4,037 students enrolled in Angelina County, TX, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,822 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
303 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
47 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Angelina County, TX was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 303 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Angelina County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Angelina College
1,134 degrees awarded
Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin
41 degrees awarded
East Texas Cosmetology College
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Angelina College with 1,134 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 445 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Angelina County, TX, which is 0.572 times less than the 778 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 570 degrees mean that there were 1.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 386 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,290) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,721) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Angelina County, TX was $163,500 in 2024, which is 0.491 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $149,800 to $163,500, a 9.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Angelina County, TX is 64%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Angelina County, TX have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Angelina County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Angelina County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.869%.

Housing

Property

$163,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,633

$20,650

Median Property Taxes

±$1,094

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Angelina County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Angelina County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64%

Homeownership

2024

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64% of the housing units in Angelina County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Angelina County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,960

Median Household Income

± $3,197

32.3k

Number of Households

± 1,554

In 2024, the median household income of the 32.3k households in Angelina County, TX grew to $60,960 from the previous year's value of $58,847.

The following chart displays the households in Angelina County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Angelina County, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2023, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.208% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (5.91%)

In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Angelina County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (5.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Angelina County, TX have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Angelina County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Angelina County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Angelina County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Angelina County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Angelina County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.869%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Angelina County, TX (13.4k out of 84.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Angelina County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 24.9% of the children was living in poverty in Angelina County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 312 in Angelina County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 39.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

82.3% of the population of Angelina County, TX has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Angelina County, TX see 1,518 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,518 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1708 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 606 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,518 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Angelina County, TX

Primary care physicians in Angelina County, TX see an average of 1,518 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,518 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Angelina County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.7%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Angelina County, TX declined by 1.77% from 18% to 17.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Angelina County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 62 in Angelina County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Angelina County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.1% in Angelina County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Angelina County, TX.