Nocona is a city located in Montague County Texas. Nocona has a 2024 population of 3,253. Nocona is currently growing at a rate of 1.97% annually and its population has increased by 8.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,001 in 2020.
The average household income in Nocona is $55,364 with a poverty rate of 18.26%. The median age in Nocona is 32.5 years: 40.3 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nocona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,486 | 82.13% |
| Other race | 430 | 14.21% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,055 | 2.81 | 69 | 31 |
| Married | 484 | 4.09 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 446 | 1.17 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Female | 97 | 3.45 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Male | 28 | 4.75 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
3.96
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 10.73% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 171 | 9.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 591 | 32.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 7.53% |
| Some College | 513 | 27.8% |
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 | 1,582 | 1,403 | 241 |
| Hispanic | 235 | 77 | 17 |
| Other Race | 171 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,059 | $0 | $36,691 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,388 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,719 | $35,156 | $28,409 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,370 | $43,155 | $15,898 |
| Overall | $31,593 | $42,702 | $22,604 |
| Some College | $20,357 | $0 | $18,446 |
$31,593
Average Earnings
$42,702
Average Male
$22,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.18% of Nocona residents speak only English, while 15.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,235 | 341 | 15.26% |
| Hispanic | 685 | 201 | 29.34% |
| Other | 430 | 125 | 29.07% |
| Multiple | 90 | 63 | 70% |
18.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.95%
Male Poverty Rate
23.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nocona is Multiple, with 70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nocona is White, with 15.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.4% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 10.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.47% |
| Female Employed | 14.34% |
| Male Employed | 0.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $71,225 |
| Households | $42,104 | $55,364 |
| Married Families | $68,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,095 | $33,482 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
260
Number of Veterans
244
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 14.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
15.7%
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
77.37%
Born in Nocona
94.52%
Native Born
5.48%
Foreign Born
4.79%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
94.52% of Nocona residents were born in the United States, with 77.37% having been born in Texas. 4.79% 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 | 3,568 | 63 | 1.8% |
| 2028 | 3,505 | 63 | 1.83% |
| 2027 | 3,442 | 63 | 1.86% |
| 2026 | 3,379 | 63 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 3,316 | 63 | 1.94% |
| 2024 | 3,253 | 63 | 1.97% |
| 2023 | 3,190 | 52 | 1.66% |
| 2022 | 3,138 | 82 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 3,056 | 55 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 3,001 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 3,006 | 31 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 2,975 | 21 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 2,954 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 2,962 | 36 | 1.23% |
| 2015 | 2,926 | -34 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 2,960 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,970 | -28 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 2,998 | -38 | -1.25% |
| 2011 | 3,036 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 3,034 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,198 | 328 | 11.43% |
| 1990 | 2,870 | -122 | -4.08% |
| 1980 | 2,992 | 121 | 4.21% |
| 1970 | 2,871 | -256 | -8.19% |
| 1960 | 3,127 | 105 | 3.47% |
| 1950 | 3,022 | 417 | 16.01% |
| 1940 | 2,605 | -963 | -26.99% |