Rains County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48379 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,775 | — | #2,299 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,413 | -13.0% | #1,604 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.4 years | +19.3% | #548 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $241,100 | -14.5% | #970 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $989 | -15.0% | #1,029 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | -20.7% | #791 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rains County has a population of 12,775, making it the #2,299 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rains County is $65,413, ranking #1,604 out of 3,222 counties — 13.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Rains County is $241,100 (-14.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $989/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.6%.
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82.5% of residents in Rains County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.0% below the national rate.
About Rains County, Texas
Rains County, Texas has a total population of 12,775, making it the 2,299th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rains County is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rains County is $65,413, which ranks #1,604 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Rains County is $241,100, 14.5% below the national median. Renters in Rains County pay a median gross rent of $989 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rains County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.5 min.
Rains County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Rains County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.