Demographics & People — Lufkin, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 34,158 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~34,500 |
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| Median Age | 34.6 |
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| Total Households | 12,654 |
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| Family Households | 7,899 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,409 |
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| Black or African American | 6,412 |
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| Asian | 621 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11,355 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 17,758 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 11,515 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10,316 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,999 |
| Irish | 2,908 |
| German | 2,379 |
| English | 2,331 |
| American | 1,720 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 656 |
| French (except Basque) | 533 |
Language
| English Only | 23,077 |
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| Spanish | 8,055 |
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| Population 5+ | 31,980 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,331 |
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| Population 18+ | 25,126 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lufkin, Texas.
