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Grayson

Georgia · 2,666 residents · 2.441 sq mi
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Grayson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,813. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,901 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $274,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,666
+248%since 2000
from 765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
+248%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1061K3K4K5K1990201020202024Grayson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,813
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,399
+34%since 2000
from $22,695 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$274,300
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,642
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(724)
Black3.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(83)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(1,609)
Black23.7%(632)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(129)
Asian9%(239)
Other1.3%(36)
Diversity Score70.3%(1,873)
Diversity Score
70
+549%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% 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
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson, Georgia?

Grayson, Georgia has about 2,666 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grayson, Georgia?

The typical household in Grayson, Georgia earns about $77,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grayson, Georgia expensive?

In Grayson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $274,300, and the typical rent is about $1,642 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson, Georgia?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grayson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grayson, Georgia?

About 6.9% of people in Grayson, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grayson, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Grayson, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,128 residents, a change of about 396 percent over that period.

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