Nacogdoches County, TX

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2021 Population

64,822

0.396% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

31.2

0.645% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.1%

6.94% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,306

6.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$140,900

2.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

28,313

0.533% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Nacogdoches County, TX had a population of 64.8k people with a median age of 31.2 and a median household income of $47,306. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Nacogdoches County, TX declined from 65,080 to 64,822, a −0.396% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,507 to $47,306, a 6.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nacogdoches County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), White (Hispanic) (11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.18%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.45%).

None of the households in Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nacogdoches County, TX are Stephen F Austin State University (2,957 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Nacogdoches County, TX was $140,900, and the homeownership rate was 57.8%.

Most people in Nacogdoches County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Nacogdoches County, TX was 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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Population & Diversity

Nacogdoches County, TX is home to a population of 64.8k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.64% of Nacogdoches County, TX residents were born outside of the country (4.95k people).

In 2021, there were 3.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38k people) in Nacogdoches County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.13k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2021 Citizenship

94.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.9% of Nacogdoches County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Nacogdoches County, TX was 94.3%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nacogdoches County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
38k ± 200
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.4k ± 258
White (Hispanic)
7.13k ± 849

20.1%

Hispanic Population

13k people

20.1% of the people in Nacogdoches County, TX are hispanic (13k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Nacogdoches 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
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

7.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.95k people

7.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.19k people

As of 2021, 7.64% of Nacogdoches County, TX residents (4.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nacogdoches County, TX was 7.98%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,245 ± 210
Gulf War (2001-)
629 ± 185
Gulf War (1990s)
387 ± 119

Nacogdoches County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Nacogdoches County, TX employs 28.3k people. The largest industries in Nacogdoches County, TX are Retail Trade (4,157 people), Educational Services (4,101 people), and Manufacturing (3,839 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,778), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,698), and Public Administration ($44,524).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.3k

2021 Value

± 1,359

0.533%

1 Year growth

± 6.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Nacogdoches County, TX grew at a rate of 0.533%, from 28.2k employees to 28.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nacogdoches County, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,361 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,297 people), and Production Occupations (2,337 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nacogdoches County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.3k

2021 Value

± 1,359

0.533%

1 Year growth

± 6.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Nacogdoches County, TX grew at a rate of 0.533%, from 28.2k employees to 28.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nacogdoches County, TX, are Retail Trade (4,157 people), Educational Services (4,101 people), and Manufacturing (3,839 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,400

Median earning men ± $3,935

$22,952

Median earning women ± $1,643

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,219), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,211).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($38,625), Public Administration ($37,604), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

714
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
352
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
283
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$455k
Manufacturing
$239k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$108k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

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

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

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
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nacogdoches County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 64.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.13%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.13%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nacogdoches County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Nacogdoches County, TX awarded 2,957 degrees. The student population of Nacogdoches County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,276 male students and 7,724 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nacogdoches County, TX are White (1,832 and 62.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (501 and 17.1%), Black or African American (413 and 14.1%), and Two or More Races (100 and 3.42%).

The largest universities in Nacogdoches County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Stephen F Austin State University (2,957 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nacogdoches County, TX are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (311 and 10.5%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (177 and 5.99%), and Registered Nursing (151 and 5.11%).

The median tuition cost in Nacogdoches County, TX for a public four year colleges is $7,842 for in-state students and $18,858 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Nacogdoches County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,000 (35.6% men and 64.4% 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 2021 there were 12,000 students enrolled in Nacogdoches County, TX, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,054 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
307 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
164 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
151 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nacogdoches County, TX was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 307 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Stephen F Austin State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,957 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stephen F Austin State University with 2,957 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 974 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nacogdoches County, TX, which is 0.491 times less than the 1,983 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,832 degrees mean that there were 3.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 501 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,758) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

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

The median property value in Nacogdoches County, TX was $140,900 in 2021, which is 0.575 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $137,300 to $140,900, a 2.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Nacogdoches County, TX is 57.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Nacogdoches County, TX have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nacogdoches County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Nacogdoches County, TX is $47,306. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Nacogdoches County, TX was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $62,259, followed by Census Tract 9505.02 and Census Tract 9511, with respective values of $55,125 and $54,833.

In 2022, 18.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nacogdoches County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.63%.

Housing

Property

$140,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,775

$13,974

Median Property Taxes

±$850

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 Nacogdoches County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

57.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.8% of the housing units in Nacogdoches County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Nacogdoches County, 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 9502
Census Tract 9505.02
Census Tract 9511

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nacogdoches County, TX was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $62,259, followed by Census Tract 9505.02 and Census Tract 9511, with respective values of $55,125 and $54,833.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Nacogdoches County, 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.

$47,306

Median Household Income

± $3,383

24.2k

Number of Households

± 1,220

In 2021, the median household income of the 24.2k households in Nacogdoches County, TX grew to $47,306 from the previous year's value of $44,507.

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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (5.35%)

In 2021, 76.9% of workers in Nacogdoches County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (5.35%).

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

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nacogdoches County, TX have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.72% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Nacogdoches County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.63%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

23.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nacogdoches County, TX (13.8k out of 59.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nacogdoches County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 23.5% of the children was living in poverty in Nacogdoches County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.5%.

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 291 in Nacogdoches County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 159 per 100,000 population.

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

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Health

83.4% of the population of Nacogdoches County, TX has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nacogdoches County, TX see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.77% decrease from the previous year (1428 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1542 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 841 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,417 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nacogdoches County, TX

Primary care physicians in Nacogdoches County, TX see an average of 1,417 patients per year. This represents a 0.77% decrease from the previous year (1,428 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.6%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

17.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.65%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nacogdoches County, TX declined by 6.5% from 17.8% to 16.6%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.9 in Nacogdoches County, TX.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 40.6% in Nacogdoches County, TX.

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

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