City · Texas
Nixon, Texas
Nixon, city, in Gonzales County, Texas. Nixon had 2,406 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,341 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,231 (±463). GEOID 4851588.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,406
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,341 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,231 ±463
Median household income
$37,838
±$8,736 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$74,900
±$14,490 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$845
±$415 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Nixon and what county is it in?
Nixon is a city in Gonzales County, Texas. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,498 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales County | 2,341 | 100.0% |
| Wilson County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Nixon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,406 people lived in Nixon on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,341 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,231 (±463).
| Measure | Nixon | Gonzales County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,231 ±463 | 19,851 | no clear change |
| Households | 822 ±152 | 7,926 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.71 ±0.42 | 2.46 | −0.59 |
| Housing units | 927 ±151 | 9,020 | no clear change |
Nixon's population since 2000
From 2,186 in 2000 to 2,406 in 2025: up 10.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nixon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nixon?
The median resident of Nixon is 36.7 years old; 28.2% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 80.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 14.8%. 23.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nixon | Gonzales County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 ±5.6 | 39.3 | +8.8 |
| Under 18 years | 28.2% ±6.4 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±7.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 52.3% ±8.4 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 80.7% ±6.2 pts | 51.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.8% ±5.7 pts | 40.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±3.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.5% ±8.8 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 56.8% ±12.5 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±3.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±4.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 23.6% ±9.0 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 66.5% ±8.6 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 3.4% ±3.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1% ±2.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±8.6 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nixon earn?
Half of Nixon's 822 households earn less than $37,838 a year (±$8,736), against $58,672 in Gonzales County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,716 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $32,878 after inflation. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nixon | Gonzales County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,838 ±$8,736 | $58,672 | −$32,878 |
| Mean household income | $56,815 ±$10,700 | $74,588 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,561 ±$4,285 | $29,113 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±7.1 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.0% ±4.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.5% ±11.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.1% ±6.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.0% ±9.0 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nixon?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Nixon's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $74,900 by its owner (±$14,490). The median renter pays $845 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Nixon | Gonzales County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $74,900 ±$14,490 | $159,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $845 ±$415 | $840 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.5% ±24.4 pts | 39.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $949 ±$103 | $1,409 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8% ±12.1 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.2% ±12.1 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 927 ±151 | 9,020 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1% ±11.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 31.3% ±11.0 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.7% ±6.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±3.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.8% ±9.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Nixon building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Nixon in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 5.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nixon work and get to work?
83.3% of Nixon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes.
| Measure | Nixon | Gonzales County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1% ±7.6 pts | 59.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±3.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3% ±7.3 pts | 82.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±4.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 9.7% ±7.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±5.1 | 27.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Nixon?
No census tract lies mostly in Nixon; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Nixon) · Census block assignment files
How does Nixon compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nixon is the 7,029th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 551st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Nixon ranks 890th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 551st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 454th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 314th | 979 |
| Median household income | 890th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 829th | 978 |
| Median home value | 904th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 698th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 292nd | 716 |
| Median age | 476th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 599th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 466th | 976 |
Nixon's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Nixon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Nixon?
22 of the 57 figures for Nixon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Nixon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Nixon.