Gregg County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 37th-largest in Texas
The population of Gregg County, Texas is 124,860 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $64,809, the median home value is $185,800, and the median age is 35.9.
The population of Gregg County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (122,044 → 126,679), a +0.27% annualized rate.
124,860
Population
+0.27%
Annual growth
457
People / sq mi
$64,809
Median Income
$185,800
Median Home Value
Gregg County covers 273 sq mi of land at 456.7 people per square mile.
About Gregg County, TX
Gregg County is a county in Texas with a population of 124,860. It ranks #37 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 35.9, younger than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The median household income in Gregg County is $64,809, below the US median of $74,580. 12.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $185,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,072. The homeownership rate of 59.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Gregg County reflects 22.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.9 minutes each way.
Gregg County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Gregg County had a population of 122,044 in 2010 and 126,679 in 2024, a 3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 126,679 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.27%.
126,679
Population (2024)
122,044
Population (2010)
126,679
Peak (2024)
0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 122,044 |
| 2011 | 122,719 |
| 2012 | 123,154 |
| 2013 | 123,313 |
| 2014 | 123,225 |
| 2015 | 123,887 |
| 2016 | 123,493 |
| 2017 | 122,985 |
| 2018 | 123,362 |
| 2019 | 124,098 |
| 2020 | 124,317 |
| 2021 | 124,205 |
| 2022 | 125,668 |
| 2023 | 126,531 |
| 2024 | 126,679 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.9% |
| Black or African American | 19.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
35.9
Median Age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
15.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.4% · Seniors (65+): 15.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,809$-11,483 vs state |
| Mean household income | $88,513 |
| Per-capita income | $33,578 |
| Poverty rate | 12.8%+2.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Gregg County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
82.6%
Public transit
6.0%
Work from home
21.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$185,800$-74,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,072
Median rent
59.5%
Homeownership rate
53,590
Total housing units
88.3%
Occupied
11.7%
Vacant
40.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.0%
With health insurance
94.2%
With broadband internet
23.1%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
13.1%
With a disability
82.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.8%
High School+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gregg County, Texas has a population of 124,860 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 457 people per square mile.
The population of Gregg County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (122,044 → 126,679), a +0.27% annualized rate.
The median household income in Gregg County, Texas is $64,809, with mean (average) household income of $88,513 and per-capita income of $33,578. 12.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Gregg County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.9%), Black or African American (19.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Gregg County, Texas is 35.9 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
The median home value in Gregg County is $185,800 and median monthly rent is $1,072. 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 53,590 total housing units, 11.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Gregg County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Gregg 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.