Gail, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 243, Gail's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gail is a small community located in Texas, within Borden County. The total population is 243. It ranks as the 1517th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gail is 26.3 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 38.3% of the population under 18, Gail has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gail, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $108,800. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. 44.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gail is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

30.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.4%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gail, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.