Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches is a city in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in East Texas, about 19 miles north of Lufkin, with a population of about 33,000.
Nacogdoches
County
33,000
Population
East Texas
Region
27.6 sq mi
Land Area
19 mi
to Lufkin
Updated September 2026 · Population approximate. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Nacogdoches on Wikipedia
Nacogdoches City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Nacogdoches.
Major roads: State Hwy 7 · State Hwy 21 · State Loop 224 · US Hwy 59 · US Hwy 59F Bus
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
The oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches is a university city with a strong cultural identity built around SFA, timber, and poultry industries.
About Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches is located in Nacogdoches County, in East Texas. Notable landmarks and points of interest include Stephen F. Austin State University, Old Stone Fort Museum, Sterne-Hoya House, Millard's Crossing Historic Village.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Nacogdoches 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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Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
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