Gray County, Texas
Gray County: county in Texas, United States
About
Gray County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,535 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,658 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pampa. The county was created 150 years ago in 1875.
County Snapshot
Gray County at a glance
Gray County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Texas counties
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PampaPopulation 16,860
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Quick Facts about Gray County
| Population | 21,658 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Gray County, Grays Harbor County |
| Area | 2407 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4012,-100.8126 |
| Named for | Peter W. Gray |
| Altitude | 2,861 feet / 872 meters |
| Capital | Pampa |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:05:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gray County is located at 35°24'4"N 100°48'45"W (35.4011600, -100.8125600). It has 6 neighbors: Armstrong County, Carson County, Collingsworth County, Donley County, Hemphill County and Roberts County.
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The largest city of Gray County is Pampa with a population of 16,860. Other cities include, McLean population 742 and Lefors population 475. See all Gray County cities & populated places.
Gray County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gray County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pampa | 16,860 | City in Texas, United States |
| McLean | 742 | Town in Gray County, Texas, United States |
| Lefors | 475 | Town of the United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Gray County
Official Website- Pampa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gray County decreased by 4.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,535 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,661 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,920 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,996 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,432 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,265 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,741 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,106 | -2.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,051 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,886 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,658 | -1.05% | estimation process |
People born in Gray County (2)
People born in Gray County, including former member of the Texas House of Representatives Kae T. Patrick, academic administrator John R. Bertrand, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Gray County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 5,954 people.
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|---|---|---|
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