Gray County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 20,852 with a growth rate of -0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gray County, Texas is the 116th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 22,474 and has seen a growth of -7.22% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,532 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 20,596 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 20,660 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 20,724 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 20,788 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 20,852 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 20,916 | -64 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 20,980 | -148 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 21,128 | -71 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 21,199 | -650 | -2.97% |
| 2019 | 21,849 | -157 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 22,006 | -83 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 22,089 | -624 | -2.75% |
| 2016 | 22,713 | -549 | -2.36% |
| 2015 | 23,262 | -163 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 23,425 | 431 | 1.87% |
| 2013 | 22,994 | 72 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 22,922 | 259 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 22,663 | 189 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 22,474 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 23,967 | -2,419 | -9.17% |
| 1980 | 26,386 | -563 | -2.09% |
| 1970 | 26,949 | -4,586 | -14.54% |
| 1960 | 31,535 | 6,807 | 27.53% |
| 1950 | 24,728 | 817 | 3.42% |
| 1940 | 23,911 | 1,821 | 8.24% |
| 1930 | 22,090 | 17,427 | 373.73% |
| 1920 | 4,663 | 1,258 | 36.95% |
| 1910 | 3,405 | 2,925 | 609.38% |
| 1900 | 480 | 277 | 136.45% |
| 1890 | 203 | 147 | 262.5% |
| 1880 | 56 | -20,476 | -99.73% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,510 | 77.61% |
| Other race | 1,749 | 8.22% |
| Two or more races | 1,453 | 6.83% |
| Black or African American | 993 | 4.67% |
| Native American | 282 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 259 | 1.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.12% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,021 | 2.45 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 4,059 | 3.07 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 2,642 | 1.12 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 921 | 3.26 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Male | 399 | 2.99 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,384 | 9.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,236 | 8.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,726 | 12.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 528 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 4,547 | 32.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,207 | 8.58% |
| Some College | 3,433 | 24.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,486 | 8,538 | 1,977 |
| Hispanic | 3,342 | 1,953 | 162 |
| Other Race | 965 | 510 | 3 |
| Black | 796 | 590 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 724 | 502 | 86 |
| Asian | 165 | 160 | 78 |
| Native American | 104 | 74 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,892 | $81,677 | $47,578 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,688 | $55,625 | $75,114 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $41,705 | $20,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,912 | $33,548 | $17,422 |
| Overall | $38,738 | $52,987 | $29,295 |
| Some College | $47,331 | $73,383 | $33,442 |
$38,738
Average Earnings
$52,987
Average Male
$29,295
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.73% of Gray County, Texas residents speak only English, while 20.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,372 | 1,545 | 12.49% |
| Hispanic | 5,820 | 1,530 | 26.29% |
| Other | 1,673 | 725 | 43.34% |
| Multiple | 1,324 | 302 | 22.81% |
| Native | 236 | 28 | 11.86% |
| Black | 556 | 28 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 255 | 25 | 9.8% |
17%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.53%
Male Poverty Rate
18.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gray County, Texas is Other, with 43.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gray County, Texas is Black, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.98% |
| High School | 13.3% |
| Some College | 11.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.62% |
| Male Employed | 8.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,681 | $94,858 |
| Households | $54,563 | $77,997 |
| Married Families | $79,210 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,255 | $41,937 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,221
Number of Veterans
1,168
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 363 |
| Vietnam | 351 |
| Second Gulf War | 308 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 372 |
| 65 to 74 | 253 |
| 75+ | 250 |
| 55 to 64 | 186 |
| 18 to 34 | 160 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 944 | 7.5% |
| Black | 161 | 18.13% |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 11.14% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 17 | 8.76% |
| Other Race | 2 | 0.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.03%
Born in Gray County, Texas
89.58%
Native Born
10.42%
Foreign Born
7.57%
Non Citizen
2.85%
Naturalized
89.58% of Gray County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 68.03% having been born in Texas. 7.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.