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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gray

Tennessee · 1,273 residents · 1.486 sq mi
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Gray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,469. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,273
+23%since 1990
from 1,031 in 1990
1990 – 2024
857 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 694 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+3%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8941K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gray
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,469
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,542
+102%since 1990
from $11,177 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
27.3% rent
2.9
+28%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,025)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,248)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score3.7%(47)
4
+157%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+18.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−28%since 1990
from 16.6 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 Gray, Tennessee?

Gray, Tennessee has about 1,273 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gray, Tennessee?

The typical household in Gray, Tennessee earns about $30,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gray, Tennessee expensive?

In Gray, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $87,800, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Gray, Tennessee?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gray, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gray, Tennessee?

About 14.3% of people in Gray, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gray, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Gray, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 242 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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