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Nixon, TX
City in Gonzales County, Texas.
Population
2,231
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,427
ZIP codes
0
Nixon and its ZIP codes
Nixon at a glance
- Nixon is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,838 a year, 52% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,900 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for Nixon, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nixon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,838
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$74,900
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
3.4%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,528), Irish Americans (15), Dutch Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gonzales County. PPP loans are for Nixon.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
7,340 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $6,090 per person
How people get to work
Nixon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nixon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
292
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
134
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nixon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
33.2%
U.S. 11.1% +22.1 pts
Cities near Nixon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmileyCity | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| StockdaleCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| La VerniaCity | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| PothTown | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| GonzalesCity | 25 mi | 6.1 |
| YorktownCity | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| Falls CityCity | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| NordheimCity | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| SeguinCity | 26 mi | 40 |
| FloresvilleCity | 26 mi | 7.7 |
| New BerlinCity | 27 mi | 9.6 |
| RungeTown | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| KingsburyCity | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| Karnes CityCity | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| GeronimoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8 |
| ZuehlCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nixon, TX in?
- Nixon is in Gonzales County, Texas.
- What is the population of Nixon, TX?
- About 2,231 people live in Nixon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nixon?
- Nearby places include Smiley (7.5 mi), Stockdale (12 mi), La Vernia (22 mi), Poth (24 mi), Gonzales (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023