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Gregg County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

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%.

Gregg County Quick Facts

Population 125,480
Median Household Income $66,55090% MOE ±$2,015
Median Home Value $203,40090% MOE ±$7,707
Poverty Rate 16.1%90% MOE ±1.5 pts
Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±0.7 pts
Median Age 35.9 years90% MOE ±0.3 years
Homeownership Rate 60.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.9%90% MOE ±1.4 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.8%
Cities/Places 11
Population 125,480 37th of 254
Median Income $66,550 15% lower than state
Poverty Rate 16.1%
Unemployment 3.6%

How Gregg 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.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population123,443125,480+1.7%
Median household income$61,757$66,550+7.8%
Median home value¹$168,238$203,400+20.9%
Median gross rent$1,052$1,102+4.7%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Gregg
$66,550
TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Gregg
$203,400
TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%
$25K-$50K 20.0%
$50K-$100K 32.2%
$100K+ 30.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.2%
$10K-$15K
3.6%
$15K-$20K
3.6%
$20K-$25K
4.5%
$25K-$30K
4.7%
$30K-$35K
3.3%
$35K-$40K
4.2%
$40K-$45K
4.4%
$45K-$50K
3.4%
$50K-$60K
8.3%
$60K-$75K
10.2%
$75K-$100K
13.7%
$100K-$125K
9.6%
$125K-$150K
7.3%
$150K-$200K
7.8%
$200K+
6.2%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.3%
Renter 39.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,102/mo 19.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
25.7%
18-34
22.9%
35-54
23.7%
55-74
21.1%
75+
6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 54.7%
  • Black: 17.6%
  • Hispanic: 20.2%
  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Other: 0.2%

Diversity Index

63out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 13.2%
  • HS Diploma: 28.2%
  • Some College: 26.0%
  • Associate's: 9.7%
  • Bachelor's: 15.3%
  • Graduate+: 7.6%

Cities & Places in Gregg County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Longview82,923$63,34017.3%$202,600
Kilgore13,470$66,29517.4%$171,600
White Oak6,235$101,0277.4%$235,000
Gladewater6,227$58,81022.5%$174,000
Lake Cherokee3,093$91,85511.3%$345,000
Liberty City2,648$63,09216.8%$200,000
Lakeport1,170$63,64617.3%$123,800
East Mountain958$64,3759.6%$196,900
Clarksville City883$66,5919.0%$154,600
Easton429$30,83342.4%$100,400
Warren City331$99,3753.3%$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.