Geography of Nacogdoches County
Nacogdoches County is built around Nacogdoches and a handful of smaller towns, with about 66,035 residents across 947 square miles of mixed town and countryside.
It lies in the East Texas region at about 31.62° N, 94.62° W and is 86th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Nacogdoches County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Tyler (about 65 miles away in a straight line) and Beaumont (about 110 miles).
East Texas is the state's forested corner — the Piney Woods, red-clay hills, lakes and river bottoms that have more in common with the Deep South than with the open West. Timber, poultry, oil and gas, and growing retirement and lake communities shape its economy.
For a broader view of how Nacogdoches County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
County government for Nacogdoches County is based in Nacogdoches — one of several Texas county seats that carry the same name as their county. The commissioners court, made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners, meets here and sets the county budget, roads policy and tax rate. Nacogdoches also serves as the main shopping, school and healthcare center for much of the county.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Nacogdoches County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Nacogdoches County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.