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Appleby, TX
City in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Population
619
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
287
ZIP codes
0
Appleby and its ZIP codes
Appleby at a glance
- Appleby is about 2.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,750, 7% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,400 (26% below Texas) and median rent is $956 a month.
Local data for Appleby, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Appleby, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,750
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$956/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (95), Mexican Americans (66), German Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nacogdoches County. PPP loans are for Appleby.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,317
22,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$454M
FY 2026, $7,019 per person
How people get to work
Appleby, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Appleby, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
611
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
114
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Appleby, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Appleby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RedfieldCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.6 |
| NacogdochesCity | 7.4 mi | 27.6 |
| GarrisonCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| CushingCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| TimpsonCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| ChirenoCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| ReklawCity | 25 mi | 2.9 |
| WellsTown | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| Gary CityTown | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| CenterCity | 26 mi | 8 |
| TenahaTown | 26 mi | 3.7 |
| AltoTown | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| HudsonCity | 28 mi | 5.1 |
| LufkinCity | 28 mi | 34.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Appleby, TX in?
- Appleby is in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
- What is the population of Appleby, TX?
- About 619 people live in Appleby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Appleby?
- Nearby places include Redfield (4 mi), Nacogdoches (7.4 mi), Garrison (10 mi), Mount Enterprise (14 mi), Cushing (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023