The Town FilesGray County, Texas
21,045 people. The median home is worth $102,900 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $59,614.
Towns in Gray County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa | 16,867 | $100,700 | $56,626 | 35.3 |
People and housing
| Gray County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $933 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $59,614 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
7,532 jobs in 2024, average pay $60,146 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,000 storm events in Gray County from 1996 to 2026, with 17 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Gray County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2025 | Fire | FM-5555: Rest Area Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| April 18, 2018 | Fire | FM-5235: Mcclellan Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).