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Texas · 2,406 residents (2025 est.) · 1.563 sq mi
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Nixon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $74,900. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,231
+2%since 2000
from 2,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+18%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,406 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Nixon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,838
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,104 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,561
+123%since 2000
from $10,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+25%since 2010
from 0.366 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+76%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(769)
Black2.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino61.6%(1,346)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(1,334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(330)
Black2.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(1,801)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(42)
Diversity Score40.7%(908)
Diversity Score
41
−33%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.7%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
23.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2013
from 54.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+34.3 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 45.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 54.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nixon, Texas?

Nixon, Texas has about 2,231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nixon, Texas?

The typical household in Nixon, Texas earns about $37,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nixon, Texas expensive?

In Nixon, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Nixon, Texas?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nixon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nixon, Texas?

About 18.1% of people in Nixon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nixon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Nixon, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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