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Diboll, TX
City in Angelina County, Texas.
Population
4,995
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,004
ZIP codes
0
Diboll and its ZIP codes
Diboll at a glance
- Diboll is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,902 a year, 26% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,100 (69% below Texas) and median rent is $706 a month.
Local data for Diboll, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Diboll, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,902
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$89,100
Median rent
$706/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,049), German Americans (391), Irish Americans (219).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Angelina County. PPP loans are for Diboll.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,427
35,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Diboll, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Diboll, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
607
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
310
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Diboll, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.9%
U.S. 11.1% +13.8 pts
Cities near Diboll
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurkeCity | 3.2 mi | 2.8 |
| LufkinCity | 9.8 mi | 34.2 |
| HudsonCity | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| CorriganTown | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| HuntingtonCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| ZavallaCity | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| ChesterTown | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| GrovetonCity | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| WellsTown | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| Seven OaksCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| KennardCity | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| ColmesneilCity | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Diboll, TX in?
- Diboll is in Angelina County, Texas.
- What is the population of Diboll, TX?
- About 4,995 people live in Diboll, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Diboll?
- Nearby places include Burke (3.2 mi), Lufkin (9.8 mi), Hudson (10 mi), Pleasant Hill (12 mi), Corrigan (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023