Population 21,045 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gray County
Household size in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Gray County is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, a much bigger shift than nationally. Gray County has smaller households than at least four in five Texas counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Gray County is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Even so, the population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Gray County (13.5%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Texas as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gray County
Renters in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.6% of households in Gray County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (61.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Gray County: 19.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +6 |
Gray County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Few Texas counties have older homes: only 16 of 254.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $654 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $657 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $763 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $931 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$278 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gray County costs $931 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $278 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gray County
Bachelor's degrees in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gray County: 17.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Gray County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gray County
| Period | Gray County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Gray County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gray County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray County | 2.37 | 38.3 | 13.5% | 23.6% | 19.2% | 1964 | $931 | 17.1% | 83.9% | 5.8% |
| Hutchinson County | 2.91 | 39.6 | 9.1% | 16.7% | 30.5% | 1970 | $1,010 | 16.2% | 84.9% | 3.8% |
| Roger Mills County | 2.37 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 16.9% | 23.5% | 1974 | $798 | 24.9% | 94.3% | 3.2% |
| Custer County | 2.49 | 34.0 | 10.7% | 39.8% | 15.2% | 1978 | $852 | 31.6% | 88.5% | 4.2% |
| Canadian County | 2.94 | 36.4 | 10.7% | 25.2% | 6.3% | 1999 | $1,476 | 33.2% | 93.1% | 4.2% |
| Oklahoma County | 2.53 | 36.5 | 13.2% | 41.8% | 9.6% | 1980 | $1,291 | 35.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Lincoln County | 2.59 | 42.1 | 10.8% | 19.7% | 9.9% | 1985 | $861 | 16.1% | 89.1% | 3.9% |
| San Miguel County | 2.27 | 45.7 | 14.3% | 26.9% | 20.4% | 1977 | $825 | 27.2% | 87.6% | 4.9% |
| Okfuskee County | 2.50 | 41.4 | 12.5% | 31.2% | 16.4% | 1980 | $686 | 14.5% | 85.5% | 3.7% |
| Okmulgee County | 2.53 | 39.3 | 13.1% | 29.9% | 14.5% | 1975 | $838 | 17.1% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| Santa Fe County | 2.29 | 48.8 | 9.2% | 28.5% | 9.9% | 1988 | $1,481 | 44.6% | 90.8% | 5.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Giles County, TN · Sawyer County, WI · Saunders County, NE · Santa Isabel Municipio, PR · Richland County, ND · Hockley County, TX · Hocking County, OH · Hart County, GA · Grimes County, TX · Greene County, NC
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gray County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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