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Graysville

Alabama · 1,950 residents · 16.054 sq mi
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Graysville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,229. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 394 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,950
−17%since 2000
from 2,344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+11%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Graysville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,229
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,994 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,263
+73%since 2000
from $16,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,759)
Black23.1%(542)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(1,086)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(1,262)
Black27.5%(536)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(64)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.8%(35)
Diversity Score60%(1,170)
Diversity Score
60
+30%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 31.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graysville, Alabama?

Graysville, Alabama has about 1,950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Graysville, Alabama?

The typical household in Graysville, Alabama earns about $48,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graysville, Alabama expensive?

In Graysville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $92,200, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Graysville, Alabama?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Graysville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graysville, Alabama?

About 16.3% of people in Graysville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graysville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Graysville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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