Gregg County, Texas
Gregg County: County in Texas, United States
About
Gregg County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 121,730 and a population density of 170 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 124,229 inhabitants. Its county seat is Longview. The county was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Gregg County is located in eastern Texas, bordering Arkansas. It was formed in 1873 from portions of Upshur County and named after John Gregg, a Confederate general during the Civil War.
The city of Longview became the county seat when Gregg County was established. Longview was only founded in 1870 and quickly grew as a railroad hub for the region.
Key Facts About Gregg County Today
Population: As of 2021, Gregg County has around 123,000 residents. Over 80,000 people live in Longview, the largest city.
Major Industries: The key industries in Gregg County are healthcare, manufacturing, oil & gas, agriculture, and retail trade.
Attractions: Popular attractions include the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, Gregg County Historical Museum, Piney Woods Qualifying Trial, and Eastman Festival.
Things to See and Do in Gregg County
Some top attractions and activities in Gregg County include:
- Learning about locomotive history at the Longview Railroad Museum
- Hiking and biking trails through the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center
- Exploring the interactive exhibits at the Gregg County Historical Museum
- Catching a show at the historic 1928 Belcher Center performing arts theater
- Sampling local wines at Bella Vista Ranch Winery near Longview
With its restored historic downtown, numerous parks and recreation options, and cultural attractions, Longview offers plenty to see and do in East Texas.
Quick Facts about Gregg County
| Population : | 124,229 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 716 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
| Named for : | John Gregg |
| Altitude : | 400 feet / 122 meters |
| Capital : | Longview |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:10:20 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 174 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gregg County is located at 32°28'50"N 94°49'1"W (32.4804700, -94.8169500). It has 2 neighbors: Smith County and Upshur County.
Gregg County map
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The largest city of Gregg County is Longview with a population of 81,728. Other cities include, Kilgore population 14,857, Gladewater population 6,352, White Oak population 6,283 and Liberty City population 2,351. See all Gregg County cities & populated places.
Gregg County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gregg County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Longview | 81,728 | The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas. |
| Kilgore | 14,857 | Small city in Gregg County, Texas |
| Gladewater | 6,352 | City in Gregg County, Texas, United States |
| White Oak | 6,283 | City in Texas |
| Liberty City | 2,351 | Fictional city in Rockstar Games' video games series Grand Theft Auto (HD) |
| Lakeport | 997 | City in Gregg County, Texas, United States |
| Clarksville City | 934 | City in Gregg County, Texas, United States |
| Warren City | 305 | City in Texas |
- Official Website
Official website of Gregg County
Gregg County has 2 neighbours.
- Smith County county in Texas, United States
- Upshur County county in Texas, United States
- Longview
Demographics
The population of Gregg County increased by 2.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 121,730 | - | census |
| 2011 | 122,656 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 123,089 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 123,233 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 123,146 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 123,800 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 123,367 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 122,852 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 123,251 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 123,945 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 124,229 | 0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Gregg County (2)
People born in Gregg County, including animator Bob Camp, sect leader George Roden, .
List
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
