Gray County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Gray County, Texas has a population of 21,045, the 115th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,614 and the median home value is $102,900. The poverty rate is 15.7%.

Gray County Quick Facts

Population 21,045

Median Household Income $59,61490% MOE ±$5,857

Median Home Value $102,90090% MOE ±$11,181

Poverty Rate 15.7%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.6%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 36.9 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 76.4%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.2%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.7%

Cities/Places 4

Population 21,045 115th of 254

Median Income $59,614 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.7%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Gray County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	22,410	21,045	-6.1%
Median household income	$59,015	$59,614	No clear change (+1.0%)
Median home value¹	$95,503	$102,900	No clear change (+7.7%)
Median gross rent	$913	$933	No clear change (+2.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Gray

$59,614

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gray

$102,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.4%

$25K-$50K 26.8%

$50K-$100K 26.3%

$100K+ 28.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

6.6%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

5.6%

$50K-$60K

4.9%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

5.4%

$125K-$150K

10.4%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

57.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $933/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.8%

18-34

21.5%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

21.3%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gray County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pampa	16,659	$56,626	17.2%	$100,700
McLean	799	$63,000	7.8%	$76,000
Lefors	557	$52,188	8.2%	$34,600
Alanreed	15	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Gray County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,045. It is the 115th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gray County is 36.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gray County is $59,614. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $102,900. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Gray County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gray County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (59.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 83.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gray County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gray County, Texas?

Gray County has a population of 21,045, making it the 115th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Gray County?

The median household income in Gray County is $59,614 with a poverty rate of 15.7%.

How many cities are in Gray County, Texas?

Gray County contains 4 Census-designated places.