Gregg County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gregg County is located in Texas with a total population of 124,860. It is the 37th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gregg County is 35.9 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gregg County is $64,809. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $185,800. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Gregg County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% 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 55.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (19.2% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 86.8%.