Grayson County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Grayson County, Texas has a population of 143,337, the 35th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,182 and the median home value is $248,400. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

Grayson County Quick Facts

Population 143,337

Median Household Income $72,18290% MOE ±$1,791

Median Home Value $248,40090% MOE ±$7,917

Poverty Rate 11.2%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.1%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 39.0 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.9%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.9%

Cities/Places 17

Population 143,337 35th of 254

Median Income $72,182 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment 3.1%

How Grayson 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	131,014	143,337	+9.4%
Median household income	$67,461	$72,182	+7.0%
Median home value¹	$169,099	$248,400	+46.9%
Median gross rent	$1,076	$1,310	+21.8%

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

Median Household Income

Grayson

$72,182

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grayson

$248,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%

$25K-$50K 20.9%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 34.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

8.4%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

62.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,310/mo 21.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.0%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

24.0%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Grayson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sherman	46,397	$58,859	12.7%	$243,500
Denison	25,778	$67,365	15.0%	$180,900
Whitesboro	4,173	$70,134	16.5%	$249,800
Howe	3,689	$51,108	24.3%	$201,300
Pottsboro	2,691	$69,439	10.4%	$280,000
Bells	2,497	$92,075	11.8%	$232,400
Gunter	2,398	$120,000	2.5%	$547,600
Collinsville	2,060	$60,417	11.5%	$241,700
Preston	1,747	$65,069	6.7%	$184,000
Whitewright	1,659	$57,692	16.8%	$242,000
Southmayd	1,413	$86,250	16.8%	$164,000
Tioga	1,322	$86,250	7.4%	$317,700
Sherwood Shores	830	N/A	14.9%	$175,500
Tom Bean	799	$88,824	2.6%	$232,300
Knollwood	701	$55,819	9.3%	N/A
Sadler	230	$48,750	7.4%	N/A
Dorchester	64	$2,499	35.9%	N/A

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Population Overview

Grayson County is located in Texas with a total population of 143,337. It is the 35th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grayson County is 39.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grayson County is $72,182. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $248,400. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% 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 71.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grayson 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 Grayson County, Texas?

Grayson County has a population of 143,337, making it the 35th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Grayson County?

The median household income in Grayson County is $72,182 with a poverty rate of 11.2%.

How many cities are in Grayson County, Texas?

Grayson County contains 17 Census-designated places.