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Gray County, TX
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Gray County, Texas.
Population
21,045
Land area
926sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Gray County
Gray County at a glance
- Gray County is 80% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,614 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,900 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $933 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Pampa (16,659), McLean (799) and Lefors (557).
Local data for Gray County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gray County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,614
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$102,900
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,037), German Americans (2,396), Irish Americans (1,788).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,007
7,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$109M
FY 2026, $5,126 per person
PPP loans
$43.6M
598 loans, 4,387 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$52.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Gray County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gray County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,000
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
22.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gray County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Gray County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Gray County, TX?
- Pampa is the largest city or town in Gray County, with about 16,659 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Gray County?
- Gray County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79002, 79054, 79057, 79065, 79066.
- What is the population of Gray County, TX?
- About 21,045 people live in Gray County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Gray County?
- Gray County borders Carson County, Wheeler County, Donley County, Hemphill County, Collingsworth County, Armstrong County, Roberts County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023