Nocona, TX Demographics

A map of Nocona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,196	2,126	69.8%	70.8%
Hispanic	920	688	29.3%	22.9%
Native American/Other	23	20	0.7%	0.7%
Multiracial	5	128	0.2%	4.3%
Black	0	13	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	27	0.0%	0.9%

Nocona, Texas has an estimated population of 3,144, an increase from the 3,002 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.8% White, 29.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nocona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nocona has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Nocona, that probability was 44.4% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nocona is ranked the 558th 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). Nocona was ranked the 567th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nocona's White Population

2,196 residents of Nocona, or 69.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nocona is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Nocona ranks 557th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nocona's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Nocona's population has decreased from 70.8% to 69.8%.

Nocona is less White than neighboring Nocona Hills (85% White), Montague (79.9% White), Ringgold (77.6% White), St. Jo (91.1% White), and Terral (77.1% White).

Nocona's Black Population

0 residents of Nocona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nocona is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Nocona ranks 1239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nocona's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Nocona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Nocona is less Black than neighboring Montague (3.7% Black).

Nocona's Asian Population

0 residents of Nocona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nocona is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Nocona ranks 514th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nocona's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Nocona's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Nocona's Hispanic Population

920 residents of Nocona, or 29.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nocona is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Nocona ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nocona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Nocona's population has increased from 22.9% to 29.3%.

Nocona is more Hispanic than neighboring Nocona Hills (5.7% Hispanic), Montague (9.5% Hispanic), Ringgold (8% Hispanic), St. Jo (5.2% Hispanic), and Terral (11.3% Hispanic).

Nocona's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Nocona, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nocona is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Nocona ranks 867th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nocona's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nocona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Nocona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nocona Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), Montague (1.6% Native American/Other), Ringgold (4.6% Native American/Other), St. Jo (1.4% Native American/Other), and Terral (1.3% Native American/Other).

Nocona's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Nocona, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nocona is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Nocona ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nocona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Nocona's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.2%.

Nocona is less Multiracial than neighboring Nocona Hills (8.4% Multiracial), Montague (5.3% Multiracial), Ringgold (9.8% Multiracial), St. Jo (2.3% Multiracial), and Terral (10.4% 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.