Rains County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rains County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48379
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 379
Geography
- Land Area
- 229.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 29.34 sq mi
- Total Area
- 258.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.870457
- Longitude
- -95.795613
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,564
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,109
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,366 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,194 | 9.5% |
| White | 10,585 | 84.2% |
| Black | 317 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,351 | 92.5% |
| Hispanic | 756 | 7.5% |
| White | 8,697 | 86.0% |
| Black | 351 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 202 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,775
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,970
- Poverty Rate
- 9.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,268
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,773 | 84.3% |
| Black | 319 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 128 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,186
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,361 | 16.6% |
| Republican | 5,174 | 63.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,651 | 20.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,970 | 48.5% |
| Female | 4,215 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,087 | 86.6% |
| Hispanic | 429 | 5.2% |
| Black | 38 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,771
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,252 | 60.0% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 34.5% |
| Black | 18 | 47.4% |
| Asian | 40 | 64.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,282 | 57.5% |
| Female | 2,488 | 59.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,891 (29.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,996 (21.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,925
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $249,255
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $973
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.