Gray County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 114th-largest in Texas
The population of Gray County, Texas is 21,131 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 114th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $56,082, the median home value is $100,400, and the median age is 36.8.
The population of Gray County has declined 7.1% since 2010 (22,474 → 20,888), a -0.52% annualized rate.
21,131
Population
-0.52%
Annual growth
23
People / sq mi
$56,082
Median Income
$100,400
Median Home Value
Gray County covers 926 sq mi of land at 22.8 people per square mile.
About Gray County, TX
Housing cost is the defining feature of Gray County: the median home is valued at $100,400. With 21,131 residents, Gray County is a county in Texas.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $56,082, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.4%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $100,400, with typical rent around $898.
College attainment is 15.4%, below the national 35.0%. Just 3.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Gray County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Gray County had a population of 22,474 in 2010 and 20,888 in 2024, a -7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,425 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.51%.
20,888
Population (2024)
22,474
Population (2010)
23,425
Peak (2014)
-0.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,474 |
| 2011 | 22,663 |
| 2012 | 22,922 |
| 2013 | 22,994 |
| 2014 | 23,425 |
| 2015 | 23,262 |
| 2016 | 22,713 |
| 2017 | 22,089 |
| 2018 | 22,006 |
| 2019 | 21,849 |
| 2020 | 21,195 |
| 2021 | 21,128 |
| 2022 | 20,986 |
| 2023 | 21,030 |
| 2024 | 20,888 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.8
Median Age
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Male
16.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 16.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,082$-20,210 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,830 |
| Per-capita income | $30,893 |
| Poverty rate | 14.4%+3.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Gray County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
84.1%
Public transit
3.7%
Work from home
17.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$100,400$-160,000 vs state
Median home value
$898
Median rent
73.5%
Homeownership rate
9,975
Total housing units
79.5%
Occupied
20.5%
Vacant
26.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
81.8%
With health insurance
95.1%
With broadband internet
20.8%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
12.3%
With a disability
79.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.8%
High School+
15.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gray County, Texas has a population of 21,131 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 114th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 23 people per square mile.
The population of Gray County has declined 7.1% since 2010 (22,474 → 20,888), a -0.52% annualized rate.
The median household income in Gray County, Texas is $56,082, with mean (average) household income of $80,830 and per-capita income of $30,893. 14.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Gray County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.9%), Black or African American (4.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Gray County, Texas is 36.8 years. Residents are 46.7% female and 53.3% male.
The median home value in Gray County is $100,400 and median monthly rent is $898. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,975 total housing units, 20.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Gray County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Gray County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.