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Graysville

Tennessee · 1,506 residents (2025 est.) · 1.178 sq mi
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Graysville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,700. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,304
−8%since 2000
from 1,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,506 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9551K1K2K2K1990201020202024Graysville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,370 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,912
+79%since 2000
from $12,244 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+8%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,366)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,157)
Black1.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(34)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other5.8%(76)
Diversity Score26%(339)
Diversity Score
26
+427%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2012
from 29.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+32.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graysville, Tennessee?

Graysville, Tennessee has about 1,304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Graysville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Graysville, Tennessee earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graysville, Tennessee expensive?

In Graysville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Graysville, Tennessee?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Graysville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graysville, Tennessee?

About 23.7% of people in Graysville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graysville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Graysville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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