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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gray County

Texas · 22,744 residents · 925.974 sq mi
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Gray County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,368. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,744
−5%since 1990
from 23,967 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+8%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,368
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,702
+31%since 1990
from $12,771 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
22.6% rent
1.2
−20%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(21,478)
Black3.6%(873)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,871)
Asian0.3%(65)
Diversity Score37.4%(8,958)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(17,800)
Black5.8%(1,309)
Hispanic / Latino13%(2,959)
Asian0.4%(88)
Diversity Score41.7%(9,473)
42
+11%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−7%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gray County, Texas?

Gray County, Texas has about 22,744 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gray County, Texas?

The typical household in Gray County, Texas earns about $31,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gray County, Texas expensive?

In Gray County, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Gray County, Texas?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gray County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gray County, Texas?

About 13.8% of people in Gray County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gray County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gray County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,223 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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