Rains County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. 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%.