RANK #668 / 996 · POP 86,608 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.2%
Angelina County, located in the East Texas Pineywoods, is notable as the only Texas county named for a woman—a Hasinai Native American known as Angelina who assisted early Spanish missionaries. The county seat, Lufkin, is about 120 miles northeast of Houston, offering a small-town atmosphere while serving as a regional hub. The area is characterized by gently rolling hills and dense forests of pine and hardwoods. Outdoor recreation is a significant draw, with access to the Angelina and Davy Crockett National Forests, Lake Sam Rayburn, and the Angelina and Neches rivers, providing opportunities for fishing, hiking, biking, and camping. Life in Angelina County offers a blend of community and access to natural amenities. Public schools in the county, including districts like Hudson, Lufkin, and Diboll, are generally well-regarded. The economy, historically tied to the timber industry, has seen recent investments in manufacturing, with companies like Georgia-Pacific and Altec Manufacturing present. Local economic development efforts focus on attracting new industries and supporting existing businesses.
Below national median
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.4x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Project Lufkin Data Center Campus
Amp Z
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$2,000M | Planned |
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Long Leaf Generating Natural Gas Power Plant
Long Leaf Generating LLC
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$690M | Proposed |
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Azalea Springs Solar Park
EDP Renewables
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$300M | Under Construction |
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Solar Star North Herty Storage (Battery)
Undisclosed
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$126M | Planned |
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Gattefosse Lipid Production Facility
Gattefosse Texas Inc.
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$55M | Completed |
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Lufkin ISD Middle School
Lufkin Independent School District
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$50M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Angelina County has a Boom Town Index score of 33/100, ranking #668 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.9% and a median household income of $57,055, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Angelina County is $138,600 with median rent at $985/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.4117, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.0% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.9%. Home values changed +0.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.52% of Angelina County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.