Gray County comprises the Pampa, TX micropolitan statistical area.

About 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Prior to 1952, Gray County was primarily Democratic similar to most of Texas and the Solid South.

Starting with the 1952 election, the county has become a Republican stronghold along with the rest of the Texas Panhandle.

Additionally, after the 2008 election, Democrats Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden have failed to win even 1,000 votes total in the county.