Nacogdoches, TX

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2023 Population

32,104

0.137% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

25.3

3.69% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

30.8%

0.331% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$38,855

3.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,064

3.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Nacogdoches, TX had a population of 32.1k people with a median age of 25.3 and a median household income of $38,855. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Nacogdoches, TX declined from 32,148 to 32,104, a −0.137% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,612 to $38,855, a 3.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nacogdoches, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.7%), White (Hispanic) (7.33%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.24%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.85%).

None of the households in Nacogdoches, 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.

95.8% of the residents in Nacogdoches, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nacogdoches, TX are Stephen F Austin State University (2,694 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in Nacogdoches, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Nacogdoches, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Nacogdoches, TX is home to a population of 32.1k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.63% of Nacogdoches, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.13k people).

In 2023, there were 1.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.3k people) in Nacogdoches, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.35k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2023 Citizenship

95.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.8% of Nacogdoches, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Nacogdoches, TX was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nacogdoches, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.3k ± 786
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.24k ± 648
White (Hispanic)
2.35k ± 590

19.8%

Hispanic Population

6.35k people

19.8% of the people in Nacogdoches, TX are hispanic (6.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Nacogdoches, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nacogdoches, TX.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nacogdoches, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Nacogdoches, TX residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

6.63%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.13k people

6.33%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.03k people

As of 2023, 6.63% of Nacogdoches, TX residents (2.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nacogdoches, TX was 6.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
400 ± 169
Vietnam
378 ± 145
Gulf War (1990s)
214 ± 83

Nacogdoches, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Nacogdoches, TX employs 15.1k people. The largest industries in Nacogdoches, TX are Educational Services (2,649 people), Retail Trade (2,240 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,054 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($104,375), Public Administration ($42,642), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,724).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.1k

2023 Value

± 1,155

3.11%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Nacogdoches, TX grew at a rate of 3.11%, from 14.6k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nacogdoches, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,857 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,759 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,276 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nacogdoches, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.1k

2023 Value

± 1,155

3.11%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Nacogdoches, TX grew at a rate of 3.11%, from 14.6k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nacogdoches, TX, are Educational Services (2,649 people), Retail Trade (2,240 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,054 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nacogdoches, TX, though some of these residents may live in Nacogdoches, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,736

Median earning men ± $4,696

$19,949

Median earning women ± $4,035

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,135), Wholesale Trade ($46,523), and Information ($42,566).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($58,056), Public Administration ($41,131), and Wholesale Trade ($35,465).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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 Nacogdoches, 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

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Nacogdoches, TX awarded 2,694 degrees. The student population of Nacogdoches, TX in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nacogdoches, TX are White (1,660 and 62.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (504 and 18.9%), Black or African American (343 and 12.9%), and Two or More Races (100 and 3.75%).

The largest universities in Nacogdoches, TX by number of degrees awarded are Stephen F Austin State University (2,694 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nacogdoches, TX are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (280 and 10.4%), Social Work (158 and 5.86%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (157 and 5.83%).

The median tuition cost in Nacogdoches, TX for a public four year colleges is $7,842 for in-state students and $17,922 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Nacogdoches, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 10,888 (36.6% men and 63.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 10,888 students enrolled in Nacogdoches, TX, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,231 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
270 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
143 degrees awarded
General Business
136 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nacogdoches, TX was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 270 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Nacogdoches, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Stephen F Austin State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,694 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stephen F Austin State University with 2,694 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 842 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nacogdoches, TX, which is 0.455 times less than the 1,852 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 1,660 degrees mean that there were 3.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 504 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,842) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,758) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,202) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in Nacogdoches, TX have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nacogdoches, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Nacogdoches, TX is $38,855. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Nacogdoches, TX was Census Tract 9505.02 with a value of $70,958, followed by Census Tract 9508 and Census Tract 9509, with respective values of $42,117 and $30,931.

Housing

Rent vs Own

37%

Homeownership

2023

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 37% of the housing units in Nacogdoches, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9505.02
Census Tract 9508
Census Tract 9509

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nacogdoches, TX was Census Tract 9505.02 with a value of $70,958, followed by Census Tract 9508 and Census Tract 9509, with respective values of $42,117 and $30,931.

The following map shows all of the places in Nacogdoches, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$38,855

Median Household Income

± $2,963

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Nacogdoches, TX grew to $38,855 from the previous year's value of $37,612.

The following chart displays the households in Nacogdoches, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Nacogdoches, TX is from Nacogdoches, TX.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Carpooled (11%)
Walked (6.19%)

In 2023, 74.1% of workers in Nacogdoches, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who walked to work (6.19%).

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

16.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nacogdoches, TX have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Nacogdoches, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nacogdoches, TX (8.37k out of 27.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

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.

Health

84.9% of the population of Nacogdoches, TX has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 9.08% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nacogdoches County, TX see 1408 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.635% decrease from the previous year (1417 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1658 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 761 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,408 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nacogdoches County, TX

Primary care physicians in Nacogdoches County, TX see an average of 1,408 patients per year. This represents a 0.635% decrease from the previous year (1,417 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 39.1% between 18 and 34 years, 23.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.1%

Uninsured

43.4%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

9.08%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nacogdoches, TX declined by 1.28% from 15.3% to 15.1%.

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

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