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Grays Prairie

Texas · 325 residents · 1.224 sq mi
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Grays Prairie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
+10%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
266 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 242 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+28%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182703233754281990201020202024Grays Prairie
2024334
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,273
+158%since 2000
from $17,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(265)
Black2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(241)
Black2.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(54)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other7.5%(24)
Diversity Score53.9%(175)
Diversity Score
54
+145%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 40.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grays Prairie, Texas?

Grays Prairie, Texas has about 325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grays Prairie, Texas?

The typical household in Grays Prairie, Texas earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grays Prairie, Texas expensive?

In Grays Prairie, Texas, the median home is worth about $203,600, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Grays Prairie, Texas?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Grays Prairie, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grays Prairie, Texas?

About 3.9% of people in Grays Prairie, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grays Prairie, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Grays Prairie, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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