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Nocona, Texas
Nocona, city, in Montague County, Texas. Nocona had 3,277 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,002 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,144 (±25). GEOID 4851648.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,277
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,002 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,144 ±25
Median household income
$42,731
±$8,010 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$122,400
±$25,866 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$736
±$300 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Nocona and what county is it in?
Nocona is a city in Montague County, Texas. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 1,066 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Nocona, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,277 people lived in Nocona on July 1, 2025, up 7.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,002 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,144 (±25).
| Measure | Nocona | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,144 ±25 | 21,046 | +184 |
| Households | 1,167 ±132 | 8,538 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.29 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,339 ±134 | 10,348 | no clear change |
Nocona's population since 2000
From 3,198 in 2000 to 3,277 in 2025: up 2.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nocona 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 Nocona?
The median resident of Nocona is 34.6 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.3%. 9.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nocona | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 ±10.4 | 44.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4% ±4.5 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±4.6 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±4.1 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.3% ±6.9 pts | 12.3% | +9.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.8% ±7.0 pts | 83.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.8% ±4.5 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.0% ±6.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1% ±4.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.3% ±5.0 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.5% ±6.7 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.4% ±6.1 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1% ±4.7 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±2.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.8% ±5.2 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Nocona earn?
Half of Nocona's 1,167 households earn less than $42,731 a year (±$8,010), against $64,545 in Montague County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $39,680 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nocona | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,731 ±$8,010 | $64,545 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,792 ±$9,167 | $83,239 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,068 ±$3,507 | $33,660 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.8% ±8.8 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.8% ±13.0 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5% ±5.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% ±5.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6% ±6.5 pts | 80.9% | – |
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 Nocona?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Nocona's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $122,400 by its owner (±$25,866). The median renter pays $736 a month including utilities, and 33.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nocona | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $122,400 ±$25,866 | $206,400 | +$43,513 |
| Median gross rent | $736 ±$300 | $1,008 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3% ±18.0 pts | 43.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,198 ±$86 | $1,558 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7% ±7.9 pts | 79.9% | +16.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.3% ±7.9 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,339 ±134 | 10,348 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±11.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±7.6 pts | 78.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1% ±4.8 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±4.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.8% ±8.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.6% ±3.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 do people in Nocona work and get to work?
84.3% of Nocona's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 24.2%.
| Measure | Nocona | Montague County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5% ±5.8 pts | 52.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 24.2% ±11.8 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.3% ±11.5 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±9.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±4.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min ±6.6 | 33.8 min | +9.6 min |
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 Nocona?
1 census tract lies mostly in Nocona, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Montague County | 2,962 | $41,983 |
| Tract 9502Montague County | 2,108 | $60,066 |
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 Nocona) · Census block assignment files
How does Nocona compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nocona is the 6,062nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 476th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Nocona ranks 859th 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 | 476th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 301st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 493rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 859th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 808th | 978 |
| Median home value | 729th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 777th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 242nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 602nd | 877 |
| Median age | 624th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 383rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 296th | 976 |
Nocona's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Nocona 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 Nocona?
16 of the 57 figures for Nocona 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 Nocona 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 Nocona.