Favorability to Plaintiff:

6 (Moderately Unfavorable)

Summary:

A semi-urban East Texas venue with a strong timber heritage and a university anchor (Stephen F. Austin) that moderates the area’s otherwise rural, conservative profile. Proximity to Lufkin and a moderate plaintiff infrastructure help case development, and the county’s diverse population, together with a plaintiff-friendly verdict history, supports a moderate to plaintiff-friendly score. Juries are fair but generally conservative. Plaintiffs do well on clear liability with credible damages, yet huge verdicts are uncommon. Net: a balanced forum shaped by East Texas dynamics, worker-safety sympathy exists, outcomes trend mid-range, and strong cases can win without runaway numbers.

County Seat:

Nacogdoches

Population (2024):

65,728

Median Age:

31.8

Median Income:

$51,528

2024 Election Results:

Trump (69.0%)