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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Grayson

Kentucky · 3,510 residents · 2.775 sq mi
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Grayson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,920. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,800. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,510
−9%vs 2000
vs 3,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,265 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−2%vs 2000
vs 31.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Grayson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,920
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,683 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,447
−29%vs 2000
vs $11,879 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$296
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $368 in 2000
US average: $450
64.2%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
35.8% rent
2.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.9%(152)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(3,498)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score2.9%(101)
3
−27%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.3%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Grayson, Kentucky?

Grayson, Kentucky has about 3,510 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Grayson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Grayson, Kentucky earns about $15,920 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 $42,800, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson, Kentucky?

About 13.1% 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 26.4% of people in Grayson, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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