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Background
Population
Since 2010, the total population for Texoma has seen an increase of 2.7%. This is considerably smaller than the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex increase of 9.0%. However, it is closer to the national average increase of 4.1%
In Texoma, Grayson County is expected to have the largest increase in population (Table A), although Cooke County had the largest percentage growth from 2010 to 2015. The Hispanic population is expected to increase 9.1% in Texoma, a larger increase than other racial/ethnic populations in Texoma. The 2.5% increase in the Black population in Texoma is slightly less than the projected growth of blacks in Texas. The white population throughout Texoma and Texas is expected to show percentage declines in the future. The Texoma population will change from a mainly a non-Hispanic white population, to become a more diverse region. Future economic development in the region must, to some extent, reflect these changes.
Table A: Population Projections, by County
| Population Projections | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Area | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Cooke | 39,616 | 39,813 | 39,996 | 40,175 | 40,359 | 40,549 |
| Fannin | 34,277 | 34,352 | 34,412 | 34,480 | 34,554 | 34,623 |
| Grayson | 123,373 | 123,680 | 123,961 | 124,234 | 124,504 | 124,759 |
| Source: Texas Demographic Center, 2015 Population Estimates Program | ||||||
Table A: Population Projections, by County
| Population Growth 2010-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Area | 2010 Census | 2015 Census | % Change |
| Cooke County | 38,437 | 39,626 | 3.10% |
| Fannin County | 33,915 | 34,378 | 1.40% |
| Grayson County | 120,877 | 124,374 | 2.90% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 census population; 2011-2015 ACS 5-Year Estimates | |||
