Geography of Nacogdoches County
Nacogdoches County sits at roughly 31.62° N and 94.62° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 947 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Nacogdoches, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 66,035 residents across 947 square miles, Nacogdoches County has a population density of about 69.7 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches serves as the seat of government for Nacogdoches County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Nacogdoches County was established in 1836 and was named for Its county seat, which was named for the Nacogdoche Native American tribe. It was carved from territory previously part of One of the original 23 counties.
Nacogdoches County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Nacogdoches County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Nacogdoches County, Texas located?+
Nacogdoches County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 31.616° N, 94.616° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48347. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Nacogdoches County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Nacogdoches County in square miles?+
Nacogdoches County covers approximately 947 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 86th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Nacogdoches County, Texas?+
Nacogdoches County has a population of approximately 66,035 residents. With 947 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 69.7 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Nacogdoches County the 58th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Nacogdoches County?+
Nacogdoches is the county seat of Nacogdoches County, Texas, which was organized in 1836 and named for Its county seat, which was named for the Nacogdoche Native American tribe. Nacogdoches County was originally carved out of One of the original 23 counties. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Nacogdoches County are located in Nacogdoches.
Which Texas counties border Nacogdoches County?+
Nacogdoches County shares borders with San Augustine, Shelby, Angelina, Cherokee, and Rusk counties. These 5 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Nacogdoches County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Nacogdoches County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Nacogdoches County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Nacogdoches County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Nacogdoches County is 48347, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 347. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.