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Gray

Louisiana · 4,958 residents · 11.48 sq mi
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Gray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,517. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,600. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,958
+16%since 1990
from 4,260 in 1990
1990 – 2024
432 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 371 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.8
+10%since 1990
from 26.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Gray
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,517
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,683 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,676
+65%since 1990
from $7,689 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.7%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$446
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
25.6% rent
1.9
−17%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(2,535)
Black40%(1,704)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(2,631)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(2,893)
Black36.5%(1,811)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(74)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score61.6%(3,056)
62
Unchangedsince 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gray, Louisiana?

Gray, Louisiana has about 4,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gray, Louisiana?

The typical household in Gray, Louisiana earns about $28,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gray, Louisiana expensive?

In Gray, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Gray, Louisiana?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gray, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gray, Louisiana?

About 23.7% of people in Gray, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gray, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Gray, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 698 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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