Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches is a city in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in East Texas, about 19 miles north of Lufkin as the crow flies, with a population of about 32,381.
Median home $186,000 · Median rent $964/mo · Household income $39,281/yr Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (27.6 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Nacogdoches on Wikipedia
Coming up near Nacogdoches
All events →- Nov14Heritage Syrup Festival
Henderson · ~39 mi · Sat, Nov 14
- Sep16Texas State Forest Festival
Lufkin · ~21 mi · Sep 16 – Sep 19
Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.
Nacogdoches from our research
What we've verified about Nacogdoches, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The self-styled oldest town in the state. From the Caddo and the Spanish mission to Antonio Gil Y'Barbo's 1779 founding, the Old Stone Fort, and nine flags. Details →
- Dining
- 99 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American; 13 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 16 public schools within 12 miles, across 4 districts and charters, mainly Nacogdoches ISD, Central Heights ISD and Woden ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Oncor delivers power but you shop your retail electric plan, CenterPoint gas, City of Nacogdoches water, Optimum internet, in Nacogdoches County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Mission Tejas (35 mi), Martin Creek Lake (46 mi), Martin Dies, Jr. (60 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Nacogdoches (10 mi), Lake Naconiche (12 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 5 licensed plumbers, 7 licensed HVAC contractors and 12 licensed electricians serve Nacogdoches. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
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).
FAQ: Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County.
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
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
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