Grayson County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 35th-largest in Texas
The population of Grayson County, Texas is 139,988 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $70,455, the median home value is $228,300, and the median age is 39.4.
The population of Grayson County has grown 24.4% since 2010 (121,029 → 150,532), a +1.57% annualized rate.
139,988
Population
+1.57%
Annual growth
150
People / sq mi
$70,455
Median Income
$228,300
Median Home Value
Grayson County covers 933 sq mi of land at 150.1 people per square mile.
About Grayson County, TX
Grayson County is a county in Texas with a population of 139,988. It ranks #35 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 39.4, in line with the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The median household income in Grayson County is $70,455, below the US median of $74,580. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $228,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,178. The homeownership rate of 67.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Grayson County reflects 23.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.3 minutes each way.
Grayson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Grayson County had a population of 121,029 in 2010 and 150,532 in 2024, a 24.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 150,532 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.57%.
150,532
Population (2024)
121,029
Population (2010)
150,532
Peak (2024)
1.57%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 121,029 |
| 2011 | 121,429 |
| 2012 | 121,866 |
| 2013 | 122,385 |
| 2014 | 123,628 |
| 2015 | 125,672 |
| 2016 | 128,309 |
| 2017 | 131,085 |
| 2018 | 133,780 |
| 2019 | 136,143 |
| 2020 | 136,152 |
| 2021 | 139,652 |
| 2022 | 143,292 |
| 2023 | 147,056 |
| 2024 | 150,532 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.4
Median Age
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Male
17.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.8% · Seniors (65+): 17.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,455$-5,837 vs state |
| Mean household income | $94,814 |
| Per-capita income | $36,711 |
| Poverty rate | 7.9%-2.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Grayson County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
75.1%
Public transit
11.2%
Work from home
26.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$228,300$-32,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,178
Median rent
67.3%
Homeownership rate
60,366
Total housing units
88.3%
Occupied
11.7%
Vacant
32.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.3%
With health insurance
94.0%
With broadband internet
27.8%
Foreign-born
9.1%
Veterans (18+)
14.5%
With a disability
87.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.5%
High School+
23.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grayson County, Texas has a population of 139,988 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 150 people per square mile.
The population of Grayson County has grown 24.4% since 2010 (121,029 → 150,532), a +1.57% annualized rate.
The median household income in Grayson County, Texas is $70,455, with mean (average) household income of $94,814 and per-capita income of $36,711. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Grayson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.9%), Black or African American (5.4%), 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 Grayson County, Texas is 39.4 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.
The median home value in Grayson County is $228,300 and median monthly rent is $1,178. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 60,366 total housing units, 11.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Grayson County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Grayson 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.