Geography of Gray County
Gray County sits at roughly 35.40° N and 100.81° W in the Panhandle region of Texas, spanning 928 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Pampa, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 20,919 residents across 928 square miles, Gray County has a population density of about 22.5 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Pampa
Pampa serves as the seat of government for Gray County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Gray County was established in 1876 and was named for Peter W. Gray (1819–1874), a lawyer, state senator, and soldier in the Civil War. It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Gray County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Gray County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Gray County, Texas located?+
Gray County is located in the Panhandle region of Texas at approximately 35.401° N, 100.813° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48179. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Gray County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Gray County in square miles?+
Gray County covers approximately 928 square miles of land in the Panhandle region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 101st out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Gray County, Texas?+
Gray County has a population of approximately 20,919 residents. With 928 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 22.5 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Gray County the 116th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Gray County?+
Pampa is the county seat of Gray County, Texas, which was organized in 1876 and named for Peter W. Gray (1819–1874), a lawyer, state senator, and soldier in the Civil War. Gray County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Gray County are located in Pampa.
Which Texas counties border Gray County?+
Gray County shares borders with Roberts, Wheeler, Carson, and Donley counties. These 4 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the Panhandle region.
Where can I download or print a map of Gray County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Gray County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Gray County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Gray County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Gray County is 48179, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 179. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.