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Rains County, Texas
Rains County, Texas. Rains County had 13,542 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 48379.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,542
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,164 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,775
Median household income
$65,413
±$5,361 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$241,100
±$24,281 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$989
±$127 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Rains County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,164 residents in Rains County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,542 for July 1, 2025, up 11.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,775 over 229 square miles of land.
| Measure | Rains County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,775 | 30,188,424 | +1,009 |
| Households | 4,856±257 | 10,992,816 | +526 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.14 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,925±23 | 12,128,515 | +527 |
Rains County's population since 2000
From 9,139 in 2000 to 13,542 in 2025: up 48.2%. 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 Rains County?
Rains County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Emory with 1,413 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Emory | 1,251 | $36,500 |
|---|---|---|
| East Tawakoni | 824 | $57,500 |
| Point | 745 | $68,508 |
| Alba | 473 | $60,682 |
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 Rains County?
The median resident of Rains County is 46.4 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.3%. 2.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rains County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4±0.7 | 35.6 | −2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±0.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7%±0.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.3% | 39.7% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.8%±0.9 pts | 39.1% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 17.6% | −1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±1.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.0%±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.5%±2.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.3%±2.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9%±3.6 pts | 33.8% | +7.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.8 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 Rains County earn?
Half of Rains County's 4,856 households earn less than $65,413 a year (±$5,361), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $63,478 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rains County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,413±$5,361 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,573±$7,197 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,456±$3,333 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0%±2.9 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0%±7.7 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2%±2.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7%±2.0 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 Rains County?
Owners occupy 82.6% of Rains County's occupied homes and renters 17.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $241,100 by its owner (±$24,281). The median renter pays $989 a month including utilities, and 32.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rains County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,100±$24,281 | $283,800 | +$83,694 |
| Median gross rent | $989±$127 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.3%±12.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,914±$321 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.6%±3.3 pts | 62.6% | +4.9 pts |
| Housing units | 5,925±23 | 12,128,515 | +527 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9%±3.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.3%±3.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4%±1.0 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 Rains County building?
Builders took permits for 11 new housing units across Rains County in 2025 (11 single-family), 0.8 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 Rains County get to work?
72.1% of Rains County's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Rains County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.6%±2.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1%±4.6 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±3.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±2.8 pts | 14.4% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.6 min±3.8 | 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 Rains County's census tracts?
Rains County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,868 (Tract 9501.01) to $75,805 (Tract 9501.02).
| Tract 9501.0148379950101 | 4,855±421 | $56,868 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0248379950102 | 2,562±505 | $75,805 |
| Tract 950248379950200 | 5,358±442 | $69,517 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Rains County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 149th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd of 254 |
| Median household income | 124th of 253 |
| Median home value | 51st of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 107th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 194th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th of 252 |
| Median age | 35th 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
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