Nacogdoches, TX Demographics

A map of Nacogdoches's Population by Race

Nacogdoches, Texas has an estimated population of 32,197, a less than 1% change from the 32,147 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.4% White, 24.7% Black, 20.7% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nacogdoches, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nacogdoches has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Nacogdoches, that probability was 65.9% in 2020 and 65.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nacogdoches is ranked the 116th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Nacogdoches was ranked the 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nacogdoches's White Population

15,891 residents of Nacogdoches, or 49.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nacogdoches is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Nacogdoches ranks 1051st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nacogdoches's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Nacogdoches's population has increased from 48.0% to 49.4%.

Nacogdoches is less White than neighboring Redfield (53.4% White), Appleby (66.6% White), Redland (69.5% White), Garrison (61.1% White), and Cushing (78.4% White).

Nacogdoches's Black Population

7,947 residents of Nacogdoches, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nacogdoches is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Nacogdoches ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nacogdoches's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Nacogdoches's population has decreased from 26.1% to 24.7%.

Nacogdoches is more Black than neighboring Redfield (5.4% Black), Appleby (5.8% Black), Redland (18.5% Black), and Cushing (6.8% Black). Nacogdoches is less Black than neighboring Garrison (25.1% Black).

Nacogdoches's Asian Population

318 residents of Nacogdoches, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nacogdoches is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Nacogdoches ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nacogdoches's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Asian residents' share of Nacogdoches's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

Nacogdoches is more Asian than neighboring Redfield (0% Asian), Appleby (0.8% Asian), Redland (0% Asian), Garrison (0% Asian), and Cushing (0% Asian).

Nacogdoches's Hispanic Population

6,655 residents of Nacogdoches, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nacogdoches is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Nacogdoches ranks 1155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nacogdoches's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Nacogdoches's population has increased from 20.2% to 20.7%.

Nacogdoches is more Hispanic than neighboring Redland (11.4% Hispanic), Garrison (4.9% Hispanic), and Cushing (10.3% Hispanic). Nacogdoches is less Hispanic than neighboring Redfield (32.5% Hispanic), and Appleby (24.4% Hispanic).

Nacogdoches's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Nacogdoches, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nacogdoches is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Nacogdoches ranks 837th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nacogdoches's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nacogdoches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Nacogdoches is more Native American/Other than neighboring Redfield (0% Native American/Other), Appleby (0% Native American/Other), Redland (0% Native American/Other), and Cushing (0% Native American/Other).

Nacogdoches's Multiracial Population

1,254 residents of Nacogdoches, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nacogdoches is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Nacogdoches ranks 808th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nacogdoches's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Nacogdoches's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.9%.

Nacogdoches is more Multiracial than neighboring Appleby (2.4% Multiracial), and Redland (0.6% Multiracial). Nacogdoches is less Multiracial than neighboring Redfield (8.6% Multiracial), Garrison (8.5% Multiracial), and Cushing (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.