City safety & data profile

NacogdochesTX

Nacogdoches, TX is a 34K-resident city in Nacogdoches County with a median household income of $39,281.

Nacogdoches County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Nacogdoches, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Nacogdoches has a population larger than 68% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $186,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

34K
Population
Top 32%
By size
$39,281
Median income
$186,000
Median home
31.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Nacogdoches

Nacogdoches posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Nacogdoches area.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Nacogdoches

Where Nacogdoches income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$39,281 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Nacogdoches, TX beyond the headline numbers

Nacogdoches sits inside Nacogdoches County, Texas, at roughly 31.60°N, -94.66°W. Population 33,894, $39,281 median household income. Median home value $186,000, median rent $964. Poverty rate 31.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Nacogdoches's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.2%, then obesity at 34.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Nacogdoches, 2.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Nacogdoches from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
33,894
Nacogdoches
Median Income
$39,281
-42% vs avg
Median Home Value
$186,000
-18% vs avg
Median Age
25.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nacogdoches County) - Nacogdoches's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
65K+0%
Median Income
$53,555+46%
Median Home Value
$169,200+66%
Poverty Rate
21.8%-15%
Unemployment
7%-14%

Economics

Economics indicators for Nacogdoches, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$964/mo
Poverty Rate
31.5% +122% vs avg
Unemployment 8.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.2%
Work From Home 6.5%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 53.8%
African American 25.2%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.2%
Obesity
34.6%
High Blood Pressure
33.2%
Physical Inactivity
31.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
22.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.4%
Binge Drinking
16.4%
Current Smoking
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Diabetes
12.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 44.9%
Annual Checkup 72.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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1
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Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
NACOGDOCHES MEDICAL CENTER
NACOGDOCHES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
NACOGDOCHES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NACOGDOCHES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Nacogdoches, TX?
Nacogdoches, TX has a population of 33,894 people, located in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Nacogdoches?
The median household income in Nacogdoches, TX is $39,281 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 31.5%.
What is the median home value in Nacogdoches?
The median home value in Nacogdoches, TX is $186,000. Median rent is $964/month.
What are the top health concerns in Nacogdoches?
The top health indicators in Nacogdoches include Short Sleep Duration (40.2%), Obesity (34.6%), High Blood Pressure (33.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Nacogdoches?
The median age in Nacogdoches, TX is 25.6 years. 31.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Nacogdoches, TX is located in Nacogdoches County, Texas. With a population of 34K and a $39,281 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Nacogdoches area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Nacogdoches's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Nacogdoches County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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