Grayson County, Texas Demographics 2026
Grayson County, Texas has a population of 139,988, the 35th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $70,455 and the median home value is $228,300. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
Grayson County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 45,036 | $60,935 | 11.9% | $219,300 |
| Denison | 25,347 | $60,821 | 17.0% | $167,800 |
| Whitesboro | 4,154 | $73,638 | 11.0% | $211,900 |
| Howe | 3,638 | $57,417 | 22.4% | $190,000 |
| Pottsboro | 2,624 | $75,909 | 7.9% | $246,300 |
| Gunter | 2,382 | $110,795 | 3.7% | $535,400 |
| Bells | 2,101 | $89,635 | 11.9% | $208,000 |
| Collinsville | 1,839 | $60,510 | 13.7% | $212,400 |
| Preston | 1,617 | $64,803 | 5.2% | $184,600 |
| Whitewright | 1,610 | $54,063 | 16.4% | $207,500 |
| Southmayd | 1,420 | $78,750 | 16.7% | $140,100 |
| Tioga | 1,212 | $86,477 | 6.4% | $290,900 |
| Sherwood Shores | 839 | $31,000 | 22.4% | N/A |
| Tom Bean | 688 | $79,432 | 5.7% | $227,600 |
| Knollwood | 488 | $61,250 | 8.7% | N/A |
| Sadler | 221 | $39,063 | 14.5% | $108,300 |
| Dorchester | 50 | $2,499 | 42.0% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Grayson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 139,988, 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 $70,455 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.
How many cities are in Grayson County, Texas?
Grayson County contains 17 Census-designated places.