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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Grayson County

Kentucky · 24,053 residents · 499.536 sq mi
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Grayson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,639. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,053
+14%since 1990
from 21,050 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 42 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+8%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K24K26K27K1990201020202024Grayson County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,639
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,306 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,759
+68%since 1990
from $8,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.1%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(20,875)
Black0.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(51)
Asian0.2%(40)
Diversity Score2.7%(560)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(23,504)
Black0.5%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(186)
Asian0.1%(34)
Diversity Score3.5%(846)
Diversity Score
4
+32%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.8%
+14.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson County, Kentucky?

Grayson County, Kentucky has about 24,053 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Grayson County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Grayson County, Kentucky earns about $27,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grayson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Grayson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $63,000, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson County, Kentucky?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Grayson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grayson County, Kentucky?

About 18.1% of people in Grayson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grayson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Grayson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,003 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9501.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 42754ZIP 42726ZIP 42721ZIP 42762
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