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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Grayson

Kentucky · 3,877 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 $19,683. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,300. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,877
+10%since 1990
from 3,510 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,397 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,265 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+2%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Grayson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,683
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,920 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,879
+41%since 1990
from $8,447 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.4%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
42.7% rent
2.7
+1%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(3,498)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(101)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(3,790)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score3.9%(152)
4
+36%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,877 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Grayson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Grayson, Kentucky earns about $19,683 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 $53,300, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson, Kentucky?

About 11.6% 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 31.4% 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 367 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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