Gray County

Gray County is an administrative region in the Texas Panhandle with a total land area spanning about 926 square miles. The terrain features gently rolling grasslands and prairie, with Pampa serving as its main population center and seat of administration.

The county was established in 1876 and officially organized in 1902, taking its name from Peter W. Gray, a Confederate attorney during the American Civil War. Its founding occurred during the western expansion and settlement period of the Panhandle region.

The county population grew to 21,227 residents by 2020, with a substantial Hispanic community representing 30 percent of the inhabitants.

Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 60 provide main road connections to neighboring areas and make travel through the region straightforward. These highways help visitors access the surrounding grasslands and natural areas easily.

McClellan Creek National Grassland spreads across portions of the county, providing protected green spaces in the heart of the region. This managed natural area forms an important part of the local landscape.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1876

Capital city: Pampa

Elevation above the sea: 872 m

Shares border with: Armstrong County, Roberts County, Wheeler County, Donley County, Carson County, Hemphill County, Collingsworth County

Website: https://co.gray.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 35.41000,-100.81000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47