CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Grayson

Louisiana · 532 residents · 1.273 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Grayson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
Unchangedsince 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3574325085846591990201020202024Grayson
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,766
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,266
+19%since 2000
from $14,491 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−45.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+56%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Grayson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(465)
Black9.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(140)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(438)
Black14.5%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(191)
Diversity Score
36
+36%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Grayson

Greensboro
Pop 468
Yeehaw Junction
Pop 440
Cadwell
Pop 392
Lee
Pop 379
Places similar to Grayson
Head to head

Compare Grayson to nearby cities

GRAYSON VS
West Monroe
Income$49,386+66%
Home value$192,400+145%
Population12,478+2822%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GRAYSON VS
Monroe
Income$40,505+36%
Home value$198,900+154%
Population46,860+10874%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GRAYSON VS
Claiborne
Income$72,420+143%
Home value$219,200+180%
Population13,308+3017%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GRAYSON VS
Ruston
Income$31,120+5%
Home value$225,300+187%
Population22,397+5145%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson, Louisiana?

Grayson, Louisiana has about 532 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grayson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Grayson, Louisiana earns about $29,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grayson, Louisiana expensive?

In Grayson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $78,400, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson, Louisiana?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grayson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grayson, Louisiana?

About 21.8% of people in Grayson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grayson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Grayson, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Grayson with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →