Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 170 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,476 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 2,084 (18.7%) |
| Associates | 1,965 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 779 (7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,687 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,563 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,359 ▼ 22% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $933/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,738 |
| Vacant Units | 1,585 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rains County is located in Texas and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,690 residents. With a median age of 48.68, it is a mature county.
Rains County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,562 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Rains County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $217,359 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $933. Homeownership rates are high at 84.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rains County are primarily White (84.89%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Rains County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 3 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.