Rains County, Texas

County in Texas, United States

County in Texas

Rains County

County

The Rains County Courthouse in Emory

Location within the U.S. state of Texas

Texas's location within the U.S.

Coordinates: 32°52′N 95°48′W﻿ / ﻿32.87°N 95.8°W﻿ / 32.87; -95.8
Country|  United States
State|  Texas
Founded| June 9, 1870[1]
Named after| Emory Rains
Seat| Emory
Largest city| Emory
Area

• Total

| 259 sq mi (670 km2)
• Land| 229 sq mi (590 km2)
• Water| 29 sq mi (80 km2)  11%
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 12,164
• Density| 47/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.

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

## Geography

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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

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* U.S. Highway 69
* State Highway 19
* State Highway 276

### Minor highways

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* Farm to Market Road 47
* Farm to Market Road 275
* Farm to Market Road 513
* Farm to Market Road 514
* Farm to Market Road 515
* Farm to Market Road 779
* Farm to Market Road 2081
* Farm to Market Road 2324
* Farm to Market Road 2737
* Farm to Market Road 2795
* Farm to Market Road 2946
* Farm to Market Road 3274
* Farm to Market Road 3299

### Adjacent counties

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* Hopkins County (north)
* Wood County (east)
* Van Zandt County (southwest)
* Hunt County (northwest)

## Communities

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### Cities

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State Highway 19 in Emory

* East Tawakoni
* Emory (county seat)
* Point

### Towns

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* Alba (mostly in Wood County)

### Unincorporated community

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* Dougherty
* Hogansville

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1880| 3,035| | —
1890| 3,909| | 28.8%
1900| 6,127| | 56.7%
1910| 6,787| | 10.8%
1920| 8,099| | 19.3%
1930| 7,114| | −12.2%
1940| 7,334| | 3.1%
1950| 4,266| | −41.8%
1960| 2,993| | −29.8%
1970| 3,752| | 25.4%
1980| 4,839| | 29.0%
1990| 6,715| | 38.8%
2000| 9,139| | 36.1%
2010| 10,914| | 19.4%
2020| 12,164| | 11.5%
2024 (est.)| 13,306| | 9.4%
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

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White alone (NH)  | 8,183  | 9,553  | 10,130  | 89.54%  | 87.53%  | 83.28%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 263  | 249  | 264  | 2.88%  | 2.28%  | 2.17%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 67  | 95  | 85  | 0.73%  | 0.87%  | 0.70%
Asian alone (NH)  | 30  | 55  | 55  | 0.33%  | 0.50%  | 0.45%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 0.01%  | 0.01%  | 0.01%
Other race alone (NH)  | 6  | 0  | 33  | 0.07%  | 0.00%  | 0.27%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)  | 84  | 122  | 487  | 0.92%  | 1.12%  | 4.00%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 505  | 839  | 1,109  | 5.53%  | 7.69%  | 9.12%
Total | 9,139 | 10,914 | 12,164 | 100.00% | 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

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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

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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

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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)

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2024 | 5,649  | 86.01% | 869  | 13.23%  | 50  | 0.76%
2020 | 5,155  | 85.16% | 842  | 13.91%  | 56  | 0.93%
2016 | 3,968  | 84.41% | 628  | 13.36%  | 105  | 2.23%
2012 | 3,279  | 80.23% | 761  | 18.62%  | 47  | 1.15%
2008 | 3,146  | 74.27% | 1,048  | 24.74%  | 42  | 0.99%
2004 | 2,998  | 70.89% | 1,213  | 28.68%  | 18  | 0.43%
2000 | 2,049  | 61.48% | 1,225  | 36.75%  | 59  | 1.77%
1996 | 1,123  | 41.09%  | 1,265  | 46.29% | 345  | 12.62%
1992 | 975  | 32.69%  | 1,108  | 37.14% | 900  | 30.17%
1988 | 1,281  | 46.82%  | 1,448  | 52.92% | 7  | 0.26%
1984 | 1,560  | 60.21% | 1,027  | 39.64%  | 4  | 0.15%
1980 | 813  | 40.21%  | 1,174  | 58.06% | 35  | 1.73%
1976 | 510  | 27.49%  | 1,339  | 72.18% | 6  | 0.32%
1972 | 865  | 61.61% | 532  | 37.89%  | 7  | 0.50%
1968 | 340  | 28.24%  | 558  | 46.35% | 306  | 25.42%
1964 | 272  | 23.29%  | 893  | 76.46% | 3  | 0.26%
1960 | 401  | 37.10%  | 680  | 62.90% | 0  | 0.00%
1956 | 427  | 44.85%  | 524  | 55.04% | 1  | 0.11%
1952 | 500  | 45.96%  | 588  | 54.04% | 0  | 0.00%
1948 | 111  | 11.76%  | 739  | 78.28% | 94  | 9.96%
1944 | 137  | 14.96%  | 628  | 68.56% | 151  | 16.48%
1940 | 251  | 18.83%  | 1,080  | 81.02% | 2  | 0.15%
1936 | 63  | 8.50%  | 676  | 91.23% | 2  | 0.27%
1932 | 41  | 4.16%  | 937  | 95.13% | 7  | 0.71%
1928 | 202  | 26.90%  | 544  | 72.44% | 5  | 0.67%
1924 | 151  | 13.75%  | 899  | 81.88% | 48  | 4.37%
1920 | 189  | 23.95%  | 462  | 58.56% | 138  | 17.49%
1916 | 71  | 8.17%  | 509  | 58.57% | 289  | 33.26%
1912 | 67  | 8.72%  | 444  | 57.81% | 257  | 33.46%
United States Senate election results for Rains County, Texas1[13] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies)

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2024 | 5,450  | 83.49% | 951  | 14.57%  | 127  | 1.95%

## See also

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* Texas portal

* National Register of Historic Places listings in Rains County, Texas
* Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Rains County

## References

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1. ^ R., DAVIS, STEVEN (June 15, 2010). "RAINS COUNTY". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved July 29, 2018.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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. ^ a b c "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.
10. ^ "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.
11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
12. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
13. ^ "2024 Senate Election (Official Returns)". Commonwealth of Texas by county. November 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.

## External links

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Media related to Rains County, Texas at Wikimedia Commons

* Rains County government's website
* Rains County from the Handbook of Texas Online

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Cities|

* East Tawakoni
* Emory
* Point

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Town|

* Alba‡

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community|

* Dougherty

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