Grayson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grayson County is located in Texas with a total population of 139,988. It is the 35th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grayson County is 39.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grayson County is $70,455. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $228,300. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grayson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (72.0% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (15.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 90.5%.