Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin is a city in Angelina County, Texas, in East Texas, about 20 miles south of Nacogdoches, with a population of about 36,000.
Angelina
County
36,000
Population
East Texas
Region
34.2 sq mi
Land Area
20 mi
to Nacogdoches
Updated September 2026 · Population approximate. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Lufkin on Wikipedia
Lufkin City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Lufkin.
Major roads: US Hwy 59 · State Hwy 103 · State Hwy 94 · State Loop 266 · State Loop 287 · State Spur 278 · State Spur 339 · State Spur 36
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Lufkin is the commercial hub of the deep East Texas timber region, with major employers in forestry products, healthcare, and manufacturing.
About Lufkin
Lufkin is located in Angelina County, in East Texas. Notable landmarks and points of interest include Texas Forestry Museum, Ellen Trout Zoo, Museum of East Texas, Angelina County Courthouse.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Lufkin in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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