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Chireno, TX
City in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Population
589
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
314
ZIP codes
0
Chireno and its ZIP codes
Chireno at a glance
- Chireno is about 2.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,250 a year, 9% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,900 (69% below Texas) and median rent is $723 a month.
Local data for Chireno, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chireno, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$88,900
Median rent
$723/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (139), Irish Americans (39), German Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nacogdoches County. PPP loans are for Chireno.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 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
Chireno, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chireno, 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
94° / 35°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chireno, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Chireno
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BroaddusTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| San AugustineCity | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| NacogdochesCity | 20 mi | 27.6 |
| HuntingtonCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| ApplebyCity | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| RedfieldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| CenterCity | 23 mi | 8 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| ZavallaCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| GarrisonCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| ShelbyvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| LufkinCity | 26 mi | 34.2 |
| HudsonCity | 28 mi | 5.1 |
| PinelandCity | 28 mi | 2 |
| TimpsonCity | 28 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chireno, TX in?
- Chireno is in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
- What is the population of Chireno, TX?
- About 589 people live in Chireno, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chireno?
- Nearby places include Broaddus (14 mi), San Augustine (14 mi), Nacogdoches (20 mi), Huntington (20 mi), Appleby (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023