Gregg County
Gregg County, Texas
Gregg County, in northeastern Texas, is bounded on the north by Upshur, on the south by Rusk, on the west by Smith, and on the east by Harrison counties. Longview, Gregg County's largest town, is 130 miles east of Dallas and sixty-five miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana. The county's center lies at approximately 32°30' north latitude and 94°50' west longitude. Gregg County comprises 273 square miles, with an elevation ranging from 230 to 524 feet above sea level. It is within the East Texas timberlands. The terrain is gently sloping to hilly, with well-drained to moderately well-drained loamy and gravelly soils. Numerous streams drain to the Sabine River, which runs through Gregg County from northwest to southeast. Temperatures range from an average high of 96° F in July to an average low of 38° in January, rainfall averages 47.18 inches per year, and the growing season extends for 247 days. Mineral resources include oil and gas, sand, and gravel.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Suzanne Perry | © Texas State Historical Association
Gregg County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Gregg County
- Gregg County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Gregg County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
240 ft – 530 ft
Places of Gregg County
Photos of Gregg County and surrounding areas
Gregg County, Texas
Gregg County Historical Museum in the City of Longview, Texas. Photograph by Billy Hathorn.

Gregg County, Texas
Map of Gregg County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
Longview, Texas
Historic District of the City of Longview, the seat of Gregg County, Texas. Photograph by Billy Hathorn. Longview
White Oak, Gregg County, Texas
Municipal Building in the City of White Oak located in Gregg County, Texas. Photograph by Billy Hathorn. White Oak

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Gregg County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Gregg County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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123,945 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Gregg County
People | Year | Source |
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56,006 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$45,401 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Gregg County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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10,039,870,353 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Gregg County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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3,079,835,498 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Gregg County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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971,640,965 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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9.6 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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48.1 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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34.2 | 93.8 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Gregg County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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273.3 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Gregg County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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275.8 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |