Today, Nacogdoches is a prosperous city of 32,000 people offering the resident and visitor quality of life second to none. Nacogdoches is constantly ranked high on the lists of the Best Places to Live. Sunshine and pleasant weather are predominant in Nacogdoches, and moderate temperatures allow year-round recreation. The A. L. Mangham Airport provides an excellent base for private and business aircraft. Nacogdoches has a city-financed industrial park and a stable and diversified economy.
Primary industries are agriculture, manufacturing, education, and tourism.
There is a progressive business attitude in Nacogdoches' city government that offers tax abatements and freeportexemption. We have both a progressive chamber of commerce and economic development corporation. The area's quality of life, low cost of living, and low unemployment have resulted in a desirable labor supply for businesses. A new business locating in the county can choose from a workforce of approximately 26,833 permanent residents in addition to approximately 12,500 students enrolled at Stephen F. Austin State University. Nacogdoches is the home of Stephen F. Austin State University, with an enrollment of approximately 12,500 students.