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Grayson

Kentucky · 3,834 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 $26,633. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,700. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,834
−1%since 2000
from 3,877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,382 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+13%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Grayson
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,633
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,683 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,571
+48%since 2000
from $11,879 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+73%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,410)
Black4.5%(174)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(88)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other2.5%(94)
Diversity Score23.4%(897)
Diversity Score
23
+498%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson, Kentucky?

Grayson, Kentucky has about 3,834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grayson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Grayson, Kentucky earns about $26,633 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 $124,700, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson, Kentucky?

About 12.3% 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 27.7% 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 324 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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