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Grayson

Louisiana · 449 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Grayson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 14% 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 $104,800. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−15%since 2000
from 531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3574325085846591990201020202024Grayson
2024613
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,789
+71%since 2000
from $14,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+60%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(465)
Black9.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(140)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(356)
Black14.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.8%(152)
Diversity Score
34
+28%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson, Louisiana?

Grayson, Louisiana has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grayson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Grayson, Louisiana earns about $38,750 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 $104,800, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson, Louisiana?

About 13.9% 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 32.7% of people in Grayson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grayson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Grayson, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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