Rains County, Texas
Rains County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,164.[1] Its seat is Emory.[2] The county (and county seat) are named for Emory Rains, a Texas state legislator.
In 1970, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Number 10860 was placed in the county courthouse lawn.[3]
Geography
[edit | edit source]According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 259 square miles (670 km2), of which 29 square miles (75 km2) (11%) are covered by water;[4] two of Texas' most popular lakes are partially located in the county: Lake Tawakoni on the west and Lake Fork Reservoir on the east. It is the fourth-smallest county in Texas by land area and fifth smallest by total area.
Major highways
[edit | edit source]- File:US 69.svg U.S. Highway 69
- File:Texas 19.svg State Highway 19
- File:Texas 276.svg State Highway 276
Minor highways
[edit | edit source]- File:Texas FM 47.svg Farm to Market Road 47
- File:Texas FM 275.svg Farm to Market Road 275
- File:Texas FM 513.svg Farm to Market Road 513
- File:Texas FM 514.svg Farm to Market Road 514
- File:Texas FM 515.svg Farm to Market Road 515
- File:Texas FM 779.svg Farm to Market Road 779
- File:Texas FM 2081.svg Farm to Market Road 2081
- File:Texas FM 2324.svg Farm to Market Road 2324
- File:Texas FM 2737.svg Farm to Market Road 2737
- File:Texas FM 2795.svg Farm to Market Road 2795
- File:Texas FM 2946.svg Farm to Market Road 2946
- File:Texas FM 3274.svg Farm to Market Road 3274
- File:Texas FM 3299.svg Farm to Market Road 3299
Adjacent counties
[edit | edit source]- Hopkins County (north)
- Wood County (east)
- Van Zandt County (southwest)
- Hunt County (northwest)
Communities
[edit | edit source]Cities
[edit | edit source]- East Tawakoni
- Emory (county seat)
- Point
Towns
[edit | edit source]- Alba (mostly in Wood County)
Unincorporated community
[edit | edit source]- Dougherty
- Hogansville
Demographics
[edit | edit source]Racial and ethnic composition
[edit | edit source]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[5] | Pop 1990[6] | Pop 2000[7] | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 4,491 | 6,234 | 8,183 | 9,553 | 10,130 | 92.81% | 92.84% | 89.54% | 87.53% | 83.28% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 268 | 284 | 263 | 249 | 264 | 5.54% | 4.23% | 2.88% | 2.28% | 2.17% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 19 | 28 | 67 | 95 | 85 | 0.39% | 0.42% | 0.73% | 0.87% | 0.70% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 8 | 30 | 55 | 55 | 0.02% | 0.12% | 0.33% | 0.50% | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | x [10] | x [11] | 1 | 1 | 1 | x | x | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.07% | 0.00% | 0.27% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x [12] | x [13] | 84 | 122 | 487 | x | x | 0.92% | 1.12% | 4.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 58 | 158 | 505 | 839 | 1,109 | 1.20% | 2.35% | 5.53% | 7.69% | 9.12% |
| Total | 4,839 | 6,715 | 9,139 | 10,914 | 12,164 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 12,164 and a median age of 47.6 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.1 males age 18 and over.[14]
The racial makeup of the county was 85.4% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 0.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 4.2% from some other race, and 6.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 9.1% of the population.[15]
<0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[16]
There were 4,911 households in the county, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 54.7% were married-couple households, 18.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]
There were 5,816 housing units, of which 15.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 80.5% were owner-occupied and 19.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.6%.[14]
2000 census
[edit | edit source]Per the 2000 census, the racial makeup of the county was 93.6% White, 2.6% Black, 1.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, and 1.6% from two or more races; 9.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[7]
There were 4,333 households, out of which 28.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.90% were non-families. 22.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.80% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,308 and the median income for a family was $40,329. Males had a median income of $31,983 versus $21,594 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,936. About 11.40% of families and 17% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.50% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.
Media
[edit | edit source]Rains County is part of the Dallas/Fort Worth DMA. Local media outlets are: KDFW-TV, KXAS-TV, WFAA-TV, KTVT-TV, KERA-TV, KTXA-TV, KDFI-TV, KDAF-TV, and KFWD-TV. Other nearby stations that provide coverage for Rains County come from the Tyler/Longview/Jacksonville market and they include: KLTV, KYTX-TV, KFXK-TV, KCEB-TV, and KETK-TV.
Education
[edit | edit source]The majority of the county is served by the Rains Independent School District located in Emory.
The far southeastern portion of the county is served by the Alba-Golden Independent School District. The far northwestern corner of the county is served by the Lone Oak Independent School District. A portion of north central Rains County is served by the Miller Grove Independent School District.
Politics
[edit | edit source]In the United States House of Representatives Rains County is within Template:Ushr and is represented by Republican Pat Fallon.
In the Texas Legislature Rains County is within Texas House District 5, represented by Republican Cole Hefner, and within Texas Senate District 8, represented by Republican Angela Paxton.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1912 | 67 | 8.72% | 444 | 57.81% | 257 | 33.46% |
| 1916 | 71 | 8.17% | 509 | 58.57% | 289 | 33.26% |
| 1920 | 189 | 23.95% | 462 | 58.56% | 138 | 17.49% |
| 1924 | 151 | 13.75% | 899 | 81.88% | 48 | 4.37% |
| 1928 | 202 | 26.90% | 544 | 72.44% | 5 | 0.67% |
| 1932 | 41 | 4.16% | 937 | 95.13% | 7 | 0.71% |
| 1936 | 63 | 8.50% | 676 | 91.23% | 2 | 0.27% |
| 1940 | 251 | 18.83% | 1,080 | 81.02% | 2 | 0.15% |
| 1944 | 137 | 14.96% | 628 | 68.56% | 151 | 16.48% |
| 1948 | 111 | 11.76% | 739 | 78.28% | 94 | 9.96% |
| 1952 | 500 | 45.96% | 588 | 54.04% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 427 | 44.85% | 524 | 55.04% | 1 | 0.11% |
| 1960 | 401 | 37.10% | 680 | 62.90% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 272 | 23.29% | 893 | 76.46% | 3 | 0.26% |
| 1968 | 340 | 28.24% | 558 | 46.35% | 306 | 25.42% |
| 1972 | 865 | 61.61% | 532 | 37.89% | 7 | 0.50% |
| 1976 | 510 | 27.49% | 1,339 | 72.18% | 6 | 0.32% |
| 1980 | 813 | 40.21% | 1,174 | 58.06% | 35 | 1.73% |
| 1984 | 1,560 | 60.21% | 1,027 | 39.64% | 4 | 0.15% |
| 1988 | 1,281 | 46.82% | 1,448 | 52.92% | 7 | 0.26% |
| 1992 | 975 | 32.69% | 1,108 | 37.14% | 900 | 30.17% |
| 1996 | 1,123 | 41.09% | 1,265 | 46.29% | 345 | 12.62% |
| 2000 | 2,049 | 61.48% | 1,225 | 36.75% | 59 | 1.77% |
| 2004 | 2,998 | 70.89% | 1,213 | 28.68% | 18 | 0.43% |
| 2008 | 3,146 | 74.27% | 1,048 | 24.74% | 42 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 3,279 | 80.23% | 761 | 18.62% | 47 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 3,968 | 84.41% | 628 | 13.36% | 105 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 5,155 | 85.16% | 842 | 13.91% | 56 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 5,649 | 86.17% | 869 | 13.26% | 38 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 1 | 33.33% | 1 | 33.33% | 1 | 33.33% |
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See also
[edit | edit source]- National Register of Historic Places listings in Rains County, Texas
- Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Rains County
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Rains County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ "Rains County - Emory, Rains County, Texas". Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. William Nienke, Sam Morrow. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
- ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
- ↑ "1980 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics- Texas - Table 15. Persons by Race and Table 16. Total Persons and Spanish Origin Persons by Type of Spanish Origin and Race" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 21-46. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 7, 2022.
- ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics- Texas - Table 3. Race and Hispanic Origin: 1990" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 29-138. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 3, 2026.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Rains County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rains County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Rains County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1980 Census
- ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census
- ↑ not an option in the 1980 Census
- ↑ not an option in the 1990 Census
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ↑ Nelson, Jane (November 5, 2024). "PRESIDENT/VICE-PRESIDENT". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
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