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Grayson

Kentucky · 3,728 residents (2025 est.) · 2.775 sq mi
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Grayson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,900. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,778
−3%since 2000
from 3,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
−4%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,728 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Grayson
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(301)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(277)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(165)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(338)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.1%(383)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.1%(720)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.4%(316)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.9%(186)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(461)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(394)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(183)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(54)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,542
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,683 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,838
+67%since 2000
from $11,879 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
−3%since 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
61.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+52%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,790)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(3,338)
Black1.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2%(75)
Asian1.6%(62)
Other6.3%(239)
Diversity Score
27
+114%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(75)
Asian origin
Burmese1.6%(62)
Ancestry
English19.1%(720)
American9.2%(348)
German7.9%(298)
Irish5.7%(217)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(92)
Italian2%(77)
Scottish1.1%(40)
French1%(37)
West Indian0.4%(17)
Haitian0.4%(14)
Dutch0.3%(10)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.2%(7)
Israeli0.1%(5)
Slovak0.1%(5)
Polish0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.4%(596)
Married41%(604)
Widowed3.3%(49)
Divorced15.3%(225)
Women 15+
Never married31.5%(492)
Married37.2%(580)
Widowed15.4%(241)
Divorced15.9%(248)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson, Kentucky?

Grayson, Kentucky has about 3,778 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grayson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Grayson, Kentucky earns about $27,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grayson, Kentucky expensive?

In Grayson, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $136,900, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson, Kentucky?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Grayson, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grayson, Kentucky?

About 37.9% of people in Grayson, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grayson, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Grayson, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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