County

Gray County, TX

5 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥21,178Population
💰$56,007Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$103,151Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.7%Hispanic: 30.7%Black: 4.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White60.7%
Hispanic30.7%
Black4.6%
Asian0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma203 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,882 (31.8%)
Some College2,664 (21.8%)
Associates2,097 (17.2%)
Bachelors1,238 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree2,125 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College21.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,007 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$103,151 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units10,035
Vacant Units2,076

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
55%
About Gray County, TX

Gray County is located in Texas and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,178 residents. With a median age of 35.68, it is a relatively young county.

Gray County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,007 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Gray County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $103,151 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $900. Homeownership rates are high at 73.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gray County are majority White (60.66%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Gray County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Gray County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79054 Lefors 507 $58,750 $43,400 $970 11.6% 34.4%
79057 Mclean 1,075 $55,938 $90,400 $925 0.7% 16.2%
79065 Pampa 19,569 $55,940 $105,400 $897 5.4% 28.1%