Grayson County, TX

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2021 Population

134,205

0.508% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.1

0.761% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

0.162% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,078

6.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$169,100

11% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,415

1.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Grayson County, TX had a population of 134k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $62,078. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grayson County, TX grew from 133,527 to 134,205, a 0.508% increase and its median household income grew from $58,296 to $62,078, a 6.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grayson County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (74%), White (Hispanic) (8.36%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.03%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.48%).

None of the households in Grayson County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Grayson County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grayson County, TX are Grayson College (1,543 degrees awarded in 2021), Austin College (222983) (338 degrees), and Diamonds Cosmetology College (46 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Grayson County, TX was $169,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.3%.

Most people in Grayson County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Grayson County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Grayson County, TX borders Bryan County, OK, Love County, OK, Marshall County, OK, Collin County, TX, Cooke County, TX, Denton County, TX, and Fannin County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Grayson County, TX is home to a population of 134k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.63% of Grayson County, TX residents were born outside of the country (8.9k people).

In 2021, there were 8.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.3k people) in Grayson County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k White (Hispanic) and 7.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.5% of Grayson County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Grayson County, TX was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grayson County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grayson County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.3k ± 462
White (Hispanic)
11.2k ± 876
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.18k ± 488

14.2%

Hispanic Population

19k people

14.2% of the people in Grayson County, TX are hispanic (19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grayson County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

6.63%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.9k people

5.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.98k people

As of 2021, 6.63% of Grayson County, TX residents (8.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grayson County, TX was 5.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grayson County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,475 ± 355
Gulf War (2001-)
2,033 ± 391
Gulf War (1990s)
1,560 ± 370

Grayson County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grayson County, TX employs 63.4k people. The largest industries in Grayson County, TX are Retail Trade (8,541 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,989 people), and Manufacturing (7,362 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,171), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,571), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,497).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

63.4k

2021 Value

± 2,221

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 4.82%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grayson County, TX grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 62.5k employees to 63.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grayson County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,865 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,057 people), and Management Occupations (5,202 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grayson County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.4k

2021 Value

± 2,221

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 4.82%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grayson County, TX grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 62.5k employees to 63.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grayson County, TX, are Retail Trade (8,541 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,989 people), and Manufacturing (7,362 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grayson County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Grayson County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,287

Median earning men ± $2,629

$31,110

Median earning women ± $1,440

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,281), Public Administration ($59,901), and Manufacturing ($58,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,850), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,618), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,556).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,248
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
666
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
537
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.16M
Manufacturing
$938k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$276k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Grayson County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 74.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (74.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Grayson County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Grayson County, TX awarded 1,927 degrees. The student population of Grayson County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,162 male students and 3,534 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grayson County, TX are White (1,304 and 68.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (285 and 15%), Black or African American (153 and 8.05%), and Asian (67 and 3.53%).

The largest universities in Grayson County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Grayson College (1,543 and 80.1%), Austin College (222983) (338 and 17.5%), and Diamonds Cosmetology College (46 and 2.39%).

The most popular majors in Grayson County, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (722 and 37.5%), Registered Nursing (200 and 10.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (66 and 3.43%).

The median tuition costs in Grayson County, TX are $43,340 for private four year colleges, and $2,700 and $4,200 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Grayson County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,696 (38% men and 62% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,696 students enrolled in Grayson County, TX, 38% men and 62% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,634 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
32 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
530 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
51 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Grayson County, TX was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Grayson County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Grayson College
1,543 degrees awarded
Austin College (222983)
338 degrees awarded
Diamonds Cosmetology College
46 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Grayson College with 1,543 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 693 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grayson County, TX, which is 0.562 times less than the 1,234 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,304 degrees mean that there were 4.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 285 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,340) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,282) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grayson County, TX was $169,100 in 2021, which is 0.69 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,400 to $169,100, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Grayson County, TX is 67.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grayson County, TX have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grayson County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grayson County, TX is $62,078. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Grayson County, TX was Census Tract 18.03 with a value of $88,589, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 3.02, with respective values of $81,806 and $75,893.

In 2022, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grayson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.237%.

Housing

Property

$169,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,690

$34,333

Median Property Taxes

±$1,427

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grayson County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grayson County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.3%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.3% of the housing units in Grayson County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grayson County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 18.03
Census Tract 8
Census Tract 3.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grayson County, TX was Census Tract 18.03 with a value of $88,589, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 3.02, with respective values of $81,806 and $75,893.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Grayson County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,078

Median Household Income

± $2,283

51k

Number of Households

± 1,816

In 2021, the median household income of the 51k households in Grayson County, TX grew to $62,078 from the previous year's value of $58,296.

The following chart displays the households in Grayson County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Grayson County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (8.04%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Grayson County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (8.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grayson County, TX have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.5% of the workforce in Grayson County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grayson County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grayson County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grayson County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grayson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.237%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grayson County, TX (15.8k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grayson County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.8% of the children was living in poverty in Grayson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 273 in Grayson County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.89 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

83.2% of the population of Grayson County, TX has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Grayson County, TX see 2197 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (2161 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1687 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 706 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,197 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grayson County, TX

Primary care physicians in Grayson County, TX see an average of 2,197 patients per year. This represents a 1.67% increase from the previous year (2,161 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Grayson County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.8%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grayson County, TX grew by 5.61% from 15.9% to 16.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grayson County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57 in Grayson County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grayson County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.5% in Grayson County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grayson County, TX.

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