The Town FilesGrayson County, Texas
143,337 people. The median home is worth $248,400 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $72,182.
Towns in Grayson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | 43,645 | $243,500 | $58,859 | 35.3 |
| Denison | 24,479 | $180,900 | $67,365 | 40.4 |
| Van Alstyne | 4,369 | $342,700 | $102,469 | 36.4 |
| Whitesboro | 4,074 | $249,800 | $70,134 | 33.0 |
| Howe | 3,571 | $201,300 | $51,108 | 29.6 |
People and housing
| Grayson County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,310 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $72,182 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 39.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
52,026 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,282 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,010 storm events in Grayson County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Grayson County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| September 9, 2011 | Fire | DR-4029: Wildfires |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).