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Grayson Valley

Alabama · 5,736 residents · 1.869 sq mi
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Grayson Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,260. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $116,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,736
+5%since 2000
from 5,447 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,069 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+3%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K2000201020202024Grayson Valley
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,260
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,691 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,950
Unchangedsince 2000
from $22,840 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+41%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(5,127)
Black3.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(626)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(3,970)
Black25.7%(1,473)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(129)
Asian0.9%(50)
Other4.6%(267)
Diversity Score60%(3,444)
Diversity Score
60
+423%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson Valley, Alabama?

Grayson Valley, Alabama has about 5,736 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grayson Valley, Alabama?

The typical household in Grayson Valley, Alabama earns about $45,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grayson Valley, Alabama expensive?

In Grayson Valley, Alabama, the median home is worth about $116,100, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson Valley, Alabama?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Grayson Valley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grayson Valley, Alabama?

About 2.0% of people in Grayson Valley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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