Nacogdoches is a city located in Nacogdoches County Texas. Nacogdoches has a 2024 population of 32,177. It is also the county seat of Nacogdoches County. Nacogdoches is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,092 in 2020.
The average household income in Nacogdoches is $61,986 with a poverty rate of 30.79%. The median age in Nacogdoches is 25.3 years: 27.1 years for males, and 24.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nacogdoches was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,640 | 58.06% |
| Black or African American | 8,514 | 26.52% |
| Two or more races | 3,253 | 10.13% |
| Other race | 1,282 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 279 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 136 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,386 | 2.2 | 37 | 63 |
| Non Family | 6,062 | 1.36 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
| Married | 3,888 | 3.07 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 1,774 | 2.9 | 17.3 | 82.7 |
| Male | 662 | 2.97 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
37.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,045 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 621 | 3.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,754 | 16.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,872 | 11.53% |
| High School Graduate | 4,285 | 26.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,166 | 7.18% |
| Some College | 4,497 | 27.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,762 | 8,412 | 3,825 |
| Black | 4,459 | 3,943 | 487 |
| Hispanic | 2,679 | 1,411 | 318 |
| 2+ Races | 1,479 | 840 | 108 |
| Other Race | 516 | 328 | 36 |
| Native American | 64 | 24 | 14 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 50 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,649 | $59,848 | $38,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,458 | $71,667 | $50,968 |
| High School Graduate | $23,937 | $33,799 | $17,869 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,407 | $22,769 | $25,386 |
| Overall | $33,692 | $36,489 | $28,298 |
| Some College | $33,209 | $35,062 | $29,045 |
$33,692
Average Earnings
$36,489
Average Male
$28,298
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.09% of Nacogdoches residents speak only English, while 13.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,736 | 3,477 | 25.31% |
| Black | 7,652 | 2,802 | 36.62% |
| Hispanic | 5,138 | 1,817 | 35.36% |
| Multiple | 2,884 | 951 | 32.98% |
| Other | 973 | 545 | 56.01% |
| Asian | 169 | 106 | 62.72% |
| Native | 96 | 60 | 62.5% |
30.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.07%
Male Poverty Rate
35.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nacogdoches is Asian, with 62.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nacogdoches is White, with 25.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.41% |
| Some College | 14.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 56.04% |
| Female Employed | 30.1% |
| Male Employed | 15.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,343 | $87,180 |
| Households | $38,855 | $61,986 |
| Married Families | $82,220 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,829 | $35,196 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,386
Number of Veterans
1,243
Male Veterans
143
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 441 |
| Second Gulf War | 400 |
| First Gulf War | 281 |
| Korea | 79 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 368 |
| 55 to 64 | 309 |
| 75+ | 283 |
| 35 to 54 | 230 |
| 18 to 34 | 196 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,142 | 7.1% |
| Black | 179 | 2.77% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 1.5% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 3.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.94%
Born in Nacogdoches
93.37%
Native Born
6.63%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
93.37% of Nacogdoches residents were born in the United States, with 75.94% having been born in Texas. 4.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 32,283 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 32,262 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 32,241 | 22 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 32,219 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 32,198 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 32,177 | 21 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 32,156 | 107 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 32,049 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 32,048 | -44 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 32,092 | -492 | -1.51% |
| 2019 | 32,584 | -310 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 32,894 | -291 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 33,185 | -254 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 33,439 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 33,431 | 79 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 33,352 | -40 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 33,392 | -236 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 33,628 | -18 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 33,646 | 773 | 2.35% |
| 2010 | 32,873 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,914 | -958 | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 30,872 | 3,723 | 13.71% |
| 1980 | 27,149 | 4,605 | 20.43% |
| 1970 | 22,544 | 9,870 | 77.88% |
| 1960 | 12,674 | 347 | 2.81% |
| 1950 | 12,327 | 4,789 | 63.53% |
| 1940 | 7,538 | 1,851 | 32.55% |
| 1930 | 5,687 | 2,141 | 60.38% |
| 1920 | 3,546 | 177 | 5.25% |
| 1910 | 3,369 | 1,569 | 87.17% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | -30,483 | -94.42% |