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Gregg County, Texas
Gregg County, Texas. Gregg County had 126,095 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 11 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 30 census tracts. GEOID 48183.
Gregg County is one of the 4 counties of the Longview, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
126,095
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 124,239 · ACS 2020-2024: 125,480
Median household income
$66,550
±$2,015 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$203,400
±$7,707 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,102
±$29 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Gregg County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 124,239 residents in Gregg County. The Census Bureau estimates 126,095 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 125,480 over 273 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gregg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 125,480 | 30,188,424 | +2,037 |
| Households | 48,277±534 | 10,992,816 | +2,817 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.03 | 2.69 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 53,883±63 | 12,128,515 | +1,814 |
Gregg County's population since 2000
From 111,379 in 2000 to 126,095 in 2025: up 13.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gregg County?
Gregg County holds 11 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Longview with 83,236 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Longview | 81,638 | $63,340 |
|---|---|---|
| Kilgore | 13,376 | $66,295 |
| White Oak | 6,225 | $101,027 |
| Gladewater | 6,134 | $58,810 |
| Liberty City | 2,721 | $63,092 |
| Lakeport | 976 | $63,646 |
| Lake Cherokee | 2,980 | $91,855 |
| Clarksville City | 780 | $66,591 |
| Easton | 499 | $30,833 |
| Warren CityGEOID 4876576 | 319 | $99,375 |
| East Mountain | 899 | $64,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gregg County?
The median resident of Gregg County is 35.9 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.2%. 8.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gregg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9±0.3 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.2% | 39.7% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.7%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.6%±0.7 pts | 11.9% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2%±0.7 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.4%±0.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.5%±1.3 pts | 17.1% | −2.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8%±1.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.9%±1.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gregg County earn?
Half of Gregg County's 48,277 households earn less than $66,550 a year (±$2,015), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,756 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,794 after inflation. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gregg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,550±$2,015 | $78,476 | +$4,794 |
| Mean household income | $88,869±$3,995 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,893±$1,322 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1%±1.5 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.8%±2.9 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5%±1.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±1.3 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gregg County?
Owners occupy 60.3% of Gregg County's occupied homes and renters 39.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $203,400 by its owner (±$7,707). The median renter pays $1,102 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gregg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $203,400±$7,707 | $283,800 | +$35,164 |
| Median gross rent | $1,102±$29 | $1,403 | +$50 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9%±3.0 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,541±$65 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.3%±1.9 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 53,883±63 | 12,128,515 | +1,814 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.3%±1.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.9%±0.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gregg County building?
Builders took permits for 194 new housing units across Gregg County in 2025 (186 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gregg County get to work?
81.8% of Gregg County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Gregg County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4%±1.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±0.7 pts | 5.3% | −1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±1.6 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±1.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 14.4% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min±0.9 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Gregg County's census tracts?
Gregg County is divided into 30 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,708 (Tract 15) to $123,182 (Tract 5.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gregg County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 144th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 254 |
| Median household income | 112th of 253 |
| Median home value | 80th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 60th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 96th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th of 252 |
| Median age | 188th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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