Rains County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Rains County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Rains County, Texas has a population of 12,505, the 151st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $64,874 and the median home value is $214,900. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Rains County Quick Facts

Population 12,505

Median Household Income $64,874

Median Home Value $214,900

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.4%

Median Age 46.2 years

Homeownership Rate 82.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.2%

High School Graduation 89.8%

Cities/Places 3

Population 12,505 151st of 254

Median Income $64,874 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment 2.4%

Median Household Income

Rains

$64,874

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Rains

$214,900

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.5%

$25K-$50K 28.1%

$50K-$100K 24.2%

$100K+ 35.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

8.6%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

7.9%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

10.0%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

10.6%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

52.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.9%

Renter 17.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

15.5%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

31.4%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Rains County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Emory	1,304	$35,489	19.7%	$187,500
Point	985	$51,696	19.0%	$142,800
East Tawakoni	933	$53,056	8.6%	$165,000

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Population Overview

Rains County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,505. It is the 151st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rains County is 46.2 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rains County is $64,874. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $214,900. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rains County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.0% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rains 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 Rains County, Texas?

Rains County has a population of 12,505, making it the 151st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Rains County?

The median household income in Rains County is $64,874 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Rains County, Texas?

Rains County contains 3 Census-designated places.