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Grapeland, TX
City in Houston County, Texas.
Population
1,595
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
619
ZIP codes
0
Grapeland and its ZIP codes
Grapeland at a glance
- Grapeland is about 5.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,643, 49% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,100 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for Grapeland, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grapeland, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,643
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$121,100
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
52.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (99), Irish Americans (68), Mexican Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Grapeland.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,857
7,667 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,177
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $7,356 per person
How people get to work
Grapeland, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grapeland, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
65
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grapeland, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Grapeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LatexoCity | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| ElkhartTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| CrockettCity | 12 mi | 8.9 |
| KennardCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| PalestineCity | 20 mi | 19.5 |
| OakwoodTown | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| LoveladyCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| NechesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| AltoTown | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| RuskCity | 29 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grapeland, TX in?
- Grapeland is in Houston County, Texas.
- What is the population of Grapeland, TX?
- About 1,595 people live in Grapeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grapeland?
- Nearby places include Latexo (7.7 mi), Elkhart (11 mi), Crockett (12 mi), Kennard (20 mi), Palestine (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023