Gregg County, Texas Demographics 2026
Gregg County, Texas has a population of 125,480, the 37th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,550 and the median home value is $203,400. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Gregg County Quick Facts
How Gregg County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,860 | 125,480 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $64,809 | $66,550 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $185,800 | $203,400 | +9.5% |
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
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 Gregg County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | 82,923 | $63,340 | 17.3% | $202,600 |
| Kilgore | 13,470 | $66,295 | 17.4% | $171,600 |
| White Oak | 6,235 | $101,027 | 7.4% | $235,000 |
| Gladewater | 6,227 | $58,810 | 22.5% | $174,000 |
| Lake Cherokee | 3,093 | $91,855 | 11.3% | $345,000 |
| Liberty City | 2,648 | $63,092 | 16.8% | $200,000 |
| Lakeport | 1,170 | $63,646 | 17.3% | $123,800 |
| East Mountain | 958 | $64,375 | 9.6% | $196,900 |
| Clarksville City | 883 | $66,591 | 9.0% | $154,600 |
| Easton | 429 | $30,833 | 42.4% | $100,400 |
| Warren City | 331 | $99,375 | 3.3% | $169,200 |
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Population Overview
Gregg County is located in Texas with a total population of 125,480. It is the 37th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gregg County is 35.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gregg County is $66,550. This is 15% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $203,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Gregg County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.2%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 86.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Gregg 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 Gregg County, Texas?
Gregg County has a population of 125,480, making it the 37th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Gregg County?
The median household income in Gregg County is $66,550 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.
How many cities are in Gregg County, Texas?
Gregg County contains 11 Census-designated places.