Rains County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Rains County, Texas has a population of 12,775, the 149th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $65,413 and the median home value is $241,100. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

Rains County Quick Facts

Population 12,775

Median Household Income $65,41390% MOE ±$5,361

Median Home Value $241,10090% MOE ±$24,281

Poverty Rate 10.0%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 46.4 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 82.6%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.3%

Cities/Places 3

Population 12,775 149th of 254

Median Income $65,413 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Rains 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.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	11,766	12,775	+8.6%
Median household income	$63,479	$65,413	No clear change (+3.0%)
Median home value¹	$157,408	$241,100	+53.2%
Median gross rent	$902	$989	No clear change (+9.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Rains

$65,413

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rains

$241,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.9%

$25K-$50K 28.6%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 31.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

6.7%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

6.3%

$45K-$50K

6.2%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

10.6%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

8.5%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.6%

Renter 17.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $989/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

17.1%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

31.0%

75+

9.5%

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	1,207	$36,500	29.1%	$218,100
Point	912	$68,508	19.0%	$158,600
East Tawakoni	869	$57,500	7.0%	$168,200

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Population Overview

Rains County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,775. It is the 149th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rains County is 46.4 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rains County is $65,413. This is 17% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $241,100. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% 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 81.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.8% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rains 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 Rains County, Texas?

Rains County has a population of 12,775, making it the 149th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Rains County?

The median household income in Rains County is $65,413 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Rains County, Texas?

Rains County contains 3 Census-designated places.