Rains County, Texas

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Rains County
County
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The Rains County Courthouse in Emory
Map of Texas highlighting Rains County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°52′N95°48′W / 32.87°N 95.8°W / 32.87; -95.8
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Texas.svg  Texas
FoundedJune 9, 1870 [1]
Named for Emory Rains
Seat Emory
Largest cityEmory
Area
 • Total
259 sq mi (670 km2)
 • Land229 sq mi (590 km2)
 • Water29 sq mi (80 km2)  11%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,164
 • Density47/sq mi (18/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.co.rains.tx.us

Rains County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,164. [2] Its seat is Emory. [3] The county (and county seat) are named for Emory Rains, a Texas state legislator.

Contents

In 1970, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Number 10860 was placed in the county courthouse lawn. [4]

Geography

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; [5] 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

Minor highways

Adjacent counties

Communities

Cities

State Highway 19 in Emory Emory October 2017 02 (Texas State Highway 19).jpg
State Highway 19 in Emory

Towns

Unincorporated community

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 3,035—
1890 3,90928.8%
1900 6,12756.7%
1910 6,78710.8%
1920 8,09919.3%
1930 7,114−12.2%
1940 7,3343.1%
1950 4,266−41.8%
1960 2,993−29.8%
1970 3,75225.4%
1980 4,83929.0%
1990 6,71538.8%
2000 9,13936.1%
2010 10,91419.4%
2020 12,16411.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1850–2010 [7] 2010–2020 [8]
Rains County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000 [9] Pop 2010 [10] Pop 2020 [8] % 2000% 2010% 2020
White alone (NH)8,1839,55310,13089.54%87.53%83.28%
Black or African American alone (NH)2632492642.88%2.28%2.17%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)6795850.73%0.87%0.70%
Asian alone (NH)3055550.33%0.50%0.45%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)1110.01%0.01%0.01%
Other race alone (NH)60330.07%0.00%0.27%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)841224870.92%1.12%4.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5058391,1095.53%7.69%9.12%
Total9,13910,91412,164100.00%100.00%100.00%

As of the 2018 estimation, [11] there were 12,159 people, 4,333 households, and 2,680 families residing in the county. By 2020, there were 12,164 people residing in the county. [8] The population density was 53 people per square mile (20 people/km2). There were 5,411 housing units at an average density of 23 units per square mile (8.9/km2). 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.

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

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

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

In the United States House of Representatives Rains County is within Texas's 4th congressional district 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 2, represented by Republican Bob Hall.

United States presidential election results for Rains County, Texas [12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 5,64986.17%86913.26%380.58%
2020 5,15585.16%84213.91%560.93%
2016 3,96884.41%62813.36%1052.23%
2012 3,27980.23%76118.62%471.15%
2008 3,14674.27%1,04824.74%420.99%
2004 2,99870.89%1,21328.68%180.43%
2000 2,04961.48%1,22536.75%591.77%
1996 1,12341.09%1,26546.29%34512.62%
1992 97532.69%1,10837.14%90030.17%
1988 1,28146.82%1,44852.92%70.26%
1984 1,56060.21%1,02739.64%40.15%
1980 81340.21%1,17458.06%351.73%
1976 51027.49%1,33972.18%60.32%
1972 86561.61%53237.89%70.50%
1968 34028.24%55846.35%30625.42%
1964 27223.29%89376.46%30.26%
1960 40137.10%68062.90%00.00%
1956 42744.85%52455.04%10.11%
1952 50045.96%58854.04%00.00%
1948 11111.76%73978.28%949.96%
1944 13714.96%62868.56%15116.48%
1940 25118.83%1,08081.02%20.15%
1936 638.50%67691.23%20.27%
1932 414.16%93795.13%70.71%
1928 20226.90%54472.44%50.67%
1924 15113.75%89981.88%484.37%
1920 18923.95%46258.56%13817.49%
1916 718.17%50958.57%28933.26%
1912 678.72%44457.81%25733.46%

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References

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  2. ↑ "Rains County, Texas". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  7. ↑ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 "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 .
  9. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Rains County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
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