Nacogdoches County, TX

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Population

65,558

0.225% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

Median Age

30.6

Poverty Rate

24.4%

Median Household Income

$43,598

5.1% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$119,700

1.7% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

27,948

0.89% 1-year decline

About

In 2018, Nacogdoches County, TX had a population of 65.6k people with a median age of 30.6 and a median household income of $43,598. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Nacogdoches County, TX grew from 65,411 to 65,558, a 0.225% increase and its median household income grew from $41,482 to $43,598, a 5.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nacogdoches County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.3%), White (Hispanic) (16.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.65%). NaNk% of the people in Nacogdoches County, TX speak a non-English language, and 94.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nacogdoches County, TX are Stephen F Austin State University (2,745 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Nacogdoches County, TX is $119,700, and the homeownership rate is 56.2%. Most people in Nacogdoches County, TX commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Nacogdoches County, TX is 2 cars per household.

Nacogdoches County, TX borders Angelina County, TX, Cherokee County, TX, Rusk County, TX, San Augustine County, TX, and Shelby County, TX.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Nacogdoches County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 65.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.3%), followed by Other (4.44%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (4.44%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 65.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (30.3%), followed by Other (4.44%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Nacogdoches County, TX

65.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

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 Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 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.

Diversity

Nacogdoches County, TX is home to a population of 65.6k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 8.08% of Nacogdoches County, TX residents were born outside of the country (5.3k people).

In 2018, there were 3.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.1k people) in Nacogdoches County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nacogdoches County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.1k ± 110
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.3k ± 342
White (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 541

19.2%

Hispanic Population

12.6k people

19.2% of the people in Nacogdoches County, TX are hispanic (12.6k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.08%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.3k people

8.92%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

5.84k people

As of 2018, 8.08% of Nacogdoches County, TX residents (5.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nacogdoches County, TX was 8.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in Nacogdoches County, TX was 30.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 29, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Nacogdoches County, TX are getting staying the same age. In 2017, the average age of all Nacogdoches County, TX residents was 31.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,547,886 ± 37,324 people
India
231,271 ± 11,757 people
El Salvador
200,904 ± 10,964 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,547,886 Texas residents, followed by India with 231,271 and El Salvador with 200,904.

Citizenship

94.1%

2018 Citizenship

93.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 94.1% of Nacogdoches County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Nacogdoches County, TX was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,298 ± 213
Gulf War (2001-)
489 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
346 ± 101

Nacogdoches County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Nacogdoches County, TX is $43,598. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Nacogdoches County, TX was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $75,969, followed by Census Tract 9511 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $55,944 and $51,828.

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,959. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Nacogdoches County, TX employs 27.9k people. The largest industries in Nacogdoches County, TX are Educational Services (4,528 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,653 people), and Retail Trade (3,250 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,722), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,438), and Wholesale Trade ($47,790).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,598

2018 value

± $2,009

5.1%

1 Year Growth

± 6.84%

Households in Nacogdoches County, TX have a median annual income of $43,598, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,482 in 2017, which represents a 5.1% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Nacogdoches County, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$64,953

Average Male Salary in Texas

± $716

$45,959

Average Female Salary in Texas

± $514

In 2017, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.41 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Texas

Asian
$64,947 ± $2,196
White
$52,072 ± $505
American Indian
$45,538 ± $7,571

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Texas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Texas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.482

2017 Wage GINI in Texas

0.482

2016 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2017, the income inequality in Texas was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.139% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9511
Census Tract 9502

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nacogdoches County, TX was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $75,969, followed by Census Tract 9511 and Census Tract 9502, with respective values of $55,944 and $51,828.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

24.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nacogdoches County, TX (14.6k out of 60.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
8,841 ± 677
Black
4,303 ± 473
Hispanic
3,724 ± 458

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

27.9k

2018 Value

± 1,224

-0.89%

1 Year decline

± 6.22%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Nacogdoches County, TX declined at a rate of -0.89%, from 28.2k employees to 27.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nacogdoches County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,503 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,823 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,543 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nacogdoches County, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Nacogdoches County, TX, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,503 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,823 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,543 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Nacogdoches County, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.89 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.61 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.55 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Nacogdoches County, TX, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($86,324), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,689), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($56,500).

Industries

Employment by Industries

27.9k

2018 Value

± 1,224

-0.89%

1 Year decline

± 6.22%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Nacogdoches County, TX declined at a rate of -0.89%, from 28.2k employees to 27.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nacogdoches County, TX, are Educational Services (4,528 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,653 people), and Retail Trade (3,250 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nacogdoches County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Nacogdoches County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Nacogdoches County, TX, by number of employees, are Educational Services (4,528 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,653 people), and Retail Trade (3,250 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Nacogdoches County, TX has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (4.51 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.95 times), and Educational Services (1.75 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Nacogdoches County, TX, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,722), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,438), and Wholesale Trade ($47,790).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Fuel oils
$282B
Gasoline
$216B
Mixed freight
$159B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $282B, followed by Gasoline ($216B) and Mixed freight ($159B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$1.97T

2015 Value in Texas

$2.8T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

42.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Texas trade was $1.97T. This is expected to increase 42.1% to $2.8T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$85.7B
Oklahoma
$53.4B
California
$34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $85.7B, followed by Oklahoma with $53.4B and California and $34.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Nacogdoches County, TX awarded 2,745 degrees. The student population of Nacogdoches County, TX is skewed towards women, with 4,532 male students and 8,082 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nacogdoches County, TX are White (1,710 and 63.2%), followed by Black or African American (506 and 18.7%), Hispanic or Latino (344 and 12.7%), and Two or More Races (73 and 2.7%).

The largest universities in Nacogdoches County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Stephen F Austin State University (2,745 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nacogdoches County, TX are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (264 and 9.62%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (188 and 6.85%), and Accounting (162 and 5.9%).

The median tuition costs in Nacogdoches County, TX are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $5,808 and $15,768 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
258 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
173 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
117 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nacogdoches County, TX was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 258 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Stephen F Austin State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,745 degrees awarded

$5,808

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Nacogdoches County, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stephen F Austin State University with 2,745 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

869

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,876

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 869 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nacogdoches County, TX, which is 0.463 times less than the 1,876 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Nacogdoches County, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,710 degrees awarded
Black or African American
506 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
344 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Nacogdoches County, TX were to White students. These 1,710 degrees mean that there were 3.38 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 506 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Nacogdoches County, TX was $119,700 in 2018, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $117,700 to $119,700, a 1.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Nacogdoches County, TX is 56.2%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Nacogdoches County, TX have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Nacogdoches County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$119,700

2018 Median

± $6,767

$117,700

2017 Median

± $6,030

In 2018, the median property value in Nacogdoches County, TX grew to to $119,700 from the previous year's value of $117,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Nacogdoches County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nacogdoches County, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$43,598

Median Household Income

± $2,009

23.9k

Number of Households

± 1,070

In 2018, the median household income of the 23.9k households in Nacogdoches County, TX grew to $43,598 from the previous year's value of $41,482.

The following chart displays the households in Nacogdoches 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Nacogdoches County, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nacogdoches County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

56.2%

2018 Homeownership

55.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 56.2% of the housing units in Nacogdoches County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Nacogdoches County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nacogdoches County, TX have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 3.48% of the workforce in Nacogdoches County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
79.3%
Carpooled
12.8%
Walked
3.78%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Nacogdoches County, TX was Drove Alone (79.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (12.8%) and those who Walked (3.78%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Nacogdoches County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nacogdoches County, TX have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

81.1% of the population of Nacogdoches County, TX has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Nacogdoches County, TX see 1397 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.72% increase from the previous year (1360 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1935 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1154 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Angelina County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,397 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nacogdoches County, TX

Primary care physicians in Nacogdoches County, TX see an average of 1,397 patients per year. This represents a 2.72% increase from the previous year (1,360 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

18.9%

Uninsured

40.7%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nacogdoches County, TX declined by 6.62% from 20.3% to 18.9%.

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