Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin is a city in Angelina County, Texas, in East Texas, about 20 miles south of Nacogdoches as the crow flies, with a population of about 34,399.
Median home $179,600 · Median rent $1,079/mo · Household income $57,048/yr Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (34.2 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Lufkin on Wikipedia
Coming up in Lufkin
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Lufkin · Sep 16 – Sep 19
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Lufkin from our research
What we've verified about Lufkin, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded as an 1882 railroad town, built by the East Texas timber boom, and home to the oil-field machinery of Lufkin Industries. Details →
- Dining
- 121 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American; 22 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 33 public schools within 12 miles, across 6 districts and charters, mainly Lufkin ISD, Hudson ISD and Pineywoods Community Academy. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Lufkin is in the deregulated market — Oncor delivers your power and you shop retail plans. Gas from CenterPoint, city water, Optimum internet, in Angelina County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Mission Tejas (33 mi), Martin Dies, Jr. (47 mi), Lake Livingston (49 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Nacogdoches (21 mi), Sam Rayburn Reservoir (27 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 8 licensed plumbers, 8 licensed HVAC contractors and 23 licensed electricians serve Lufkin. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
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).
FAQ: Lufkin, Texas
Angelina County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Lufkin in Angelina County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Lufkin in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
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