1st Advantage MortgageMedian rent in Angelina County is $1,076 a month against a median household income of $60,960, about 21% of income (ACS 2020-24). Those figures describe the county, not you: compare at least three written offers by APR and total cost, and confirm the lender's license before you apply.
On this page
- First look: Angelina County, TX
- Paychecks and income spread in Angelina County
- Angelina County at the extremes
- Rent, home values and ownership in Angelina County
- The Angelina County job picture
- Towns and communities in Angelina County
- Angelina County next to its neighbors
- Debt-to-income at Angelina County's medians
- Who lives in Angelina County, in numbers
- Before borrowing in Angelina County
- Checking a lender's license in Texas
- A Angelina County borrower's checklist
- Other Texas guides
- Frequently asked questions
First look: Angelina County, TX
With an estimated 87,275 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Angelina County ranks 46th of 254 in Texas for population. Density: about 109.4 residents per square mile across 798 square miles of land. It sits outside every metropolitan statistical area in the July 2023 OMB delineation. Of the 7 Census places inside Angelina County, Lufkin leads by population with about 34,251; 6 of the 7 are incorporated.
Paychecks and income spread in Angelina County
The median household income in Angelina County is $60,960; statewide it is $78,476, so Angelina County runs 22% below Texas as a whole. In the state ranking that is 156th of 254.
| Band | Angelina County | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 28.5% | +7.1 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 44.9% | +5.6 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 21.0% | -5.7 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | -6.9 pts |
The spread is wide: 27% of Angelina County households make $100,000 or more, and 28% make less than $35,000. 15.8% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 13.8%). The Gini index of income inequality is 0.445 (0 is perfect equality). Income from any regular source can count, including Social Security, pensions and disability benefits, as long as you can document it.
Angelina County at the extremes
- On homeownership, Angelina County sits near the bottom of Texas at 64%, 34th lowest of 254. Many renters means few borrowers have home equity to fall back on.
- Angelina County ranks 42nd lowest of 253 Texas counties for the share of commutes over 45 minutes: 9%, against 17% statewide. Short commutes keep vehicle costs down, which can free up room for savings.
- On population, Angelina County sits near the top of Texas at 87,275, 46th highest of 254. A big county has more local lenders, so shopping around is easier.
Rent, home values and ownership in Angelina County
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $1,076 in Angelina County versus $1,403 statewide. By the Census definition, 51% of Angelina County renters are cost-burdened. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,500, about 2.7 times the median household income. Homeowners 64%, renters 36%. The median year built is 1986.
| Measure | Angelina County | Texas | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile homes | 19.0% | 6.4% | +12.6 pts |
| Burdened owners | 24% | 29% | -5.2 pts |
| Median home value | $163,500 | $283,800 | 42% lower |
| Vacant units | 13% | 9% | +3.5 pts |
| Median gross rent | $1,076/mo | $1,403/mo | 23% lower |
| Owners | 64% | 63% | +1.4 pts |
| Rent-burdened renters | 51% | 52% | -0.5 pts |
When half or more of renters are already stretched, a new payment needs a stress test: what happens if a paycheck is a week late?
The Angelina County job picture
The biggest employer of Angelina County residents, by industry, is education and health care at 26% of workers, followed by manufacturing (13%). Manufacturing stands out: 13% of workers here, versus 9% statewide. Averaged over the five survey years, 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking. 9% of commuters travel 45 minutes or more each way, and 6% work from home. Only 6.3% of homes here go without a vehicle.
| Sector | Angelina County | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.8% | +4.2 pts |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% | +4.4 pts |
| Retail trade | 12.4% | +1.4 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 8.5% | -4.4 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 7.2% | -1.2 pts |
| Construction | 6.4% | -2.1 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Towns and communities in Angelina County
50,499 of Angelina County's 87,275 residents live in its 7 Census places (58%); the 7 largest are listed. Huntington ($64,432) and Hudson ($46,406) mark the top and bottom of Angelina County's income range among larger places. Rent is cheapest in Diboll ($706) and steepest in Hudson ($1,114). This guide covers each of the 7 places and the rural areas around them.
| Community | Type | Residents | Household income (median) | Rent (median) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin | city | 34,251 | $57,048 | $1,079 | 9 mi |
| Hudson | city | 5,104 | $46,406 | $1,114 | 11 mi |
| Diboll | city | 4,995 | $57,902 | $706 | 11 mi |
| Huntington | city | 4,053 | $64,432 | $952 | 3 mi |
| Redland | CDP | 866 | n/a | $930 | 12 mi |
| Burke | city | 663 | $62,969 | $1,065 | 9 mi |
| Zavalla | city | 567 | $53,333 | $1,031 | 13 mi |
A CDP is a named community without its own municipal government.
Angelina County next to its neighbors
Nearest neighbors first, measured between county centers (25 to 45 miles). 2 of the six report a higher median household income than Angelina County; Sabine County is highest at $66,585 and San Augustine County lowest at $50,408.
| County | Distance | Median income | Median rent | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelina County | - | $60,960 | $1,076/mo | 64% |
| Nacogdoches County, TX | 25 mi | $53,555 | $965/mo | 59% |
| San Augustine County, TX | 28 mi | $50,408 | $591/mo | 75% |
| Trinity County, TX | 34 mi | $52,018 | $856/mo | 79% |
| Polk County, TX | 35 mi | $62,259 | $987/mo | 78% |
| Tyler County, TX | 36 mi | $55,396 | $1,049/mo | 81% |
| Sabine County, TX | 45 mi | $66,585 | $844/mo | 86% |
Debt-to-income at Angelina County's medians
Angelina County's $60,960 median income, run through a debt-to-income check:
- Monthly gross at the median, Angelina County: $5,080
- Median rent: $1,076, or 21 cents of every gross dollar
- At 36%, room after rent is $753 a month
- $1,108: what a 43% ratio leaves once rent is paid
Lenders set their own limits and look beyond the ratio. The DTI calculator uses your figures instead of Angelina County's.
Who lives in Angelina County, in numbers
In Angelina County, 18% of adults have at least a four-year degree (34% in Texas). Uninsured, Angelina County: 17.7%; Texas: 17.1%.
| Measure | Angelina County | Gap to Texas | Gap to typical U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | +2.2 yrs | -3.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.9% | -15.9 pts | -4.2 pts |
| No high school diploma | 14.6% | +0.6 pts | n/a |
| No health insurance | 17.7% | +0.6 pts | +9.9 pts |
| No vehicle | 6.3% | +0.8 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Work from home | 5.9% | -8.5 pts | -2.8 pts |
| Poverty rate | 15.8% | +2.0 pts | +2.6 pts |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 6.4% | +1.1 pts | +2.0 pts |
| Minutes to work | Angelina County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 42.9% |
| 15 to 29 min | 35.8% |
| 30 to 44 min | 12.2% |
| 45 to 59 min | 3.2% |
| 60+ min | 5.9% |
Before borrowing in Angelina County
What the Angelina County figures suggest, and what to check first:
- Uninsured care. 18% lack coverage here; nonprofit hospitals must publish an assistance policy, so ask for it first (guide).
- Manufactured homes. 19% of Angelina County housing units are mobile homes, and their repairs are often paid with unsecured loans. Get the quote in writing.
- Tight rental budgets. With 51% of Angelina County renters cost-burdened, test a new payment against a lean month.
Checking a lender's license in Texas
No county office licenses personal lenders. For Angelina County, check the Texas Department of Banking. Consumer lending in Texas is also overseen by the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accepts complaints nationwide. Statewide data and rules: Texas guide.
A Angelina County borrower's checklist
Quick steps for Angelina County:
- Borrow the amount the job needs; extra cash adds interest.
- Ask each lender for the APR and all fees in writing.
- Look the lender up with the state regulator first.
- Confirm the first due date before setting up autopay.
Other Texas guides
The Texas guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical Angelina County household make?
About $60,960 a year at the median (ACS 2020-24), 22% below the Texas median.
How much is rent in Angelina County?
Median gross rent, utilities included, is $1,076 a month; 51% of renters spend 30% or more of income on it.
How many towns are in Angelina County?
The Census Bureau counts 7 places mainly in the county, led by Lufkin, Hudson, Diboll, Huntington, Redland.
Is the fit check different in Angelina County?
No. It is identical everywhere, and it never looks at your neighborhood.
How do I know a lender is legitimate in Angelina County?
Look it up with the Texas Department of Banking, read the written offer, and refuse any fee before funding.