Gray County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gray County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,131. It is the 114th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gray County is 36.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gray County is $56,082. This is 26% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $100,400. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Gray County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% 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 60.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.