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Grayson County

Kentucky · 25,746 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 $33,965. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,746
+7%since 2000
from 24,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K24K26K27K1990201020202024Grayson County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,965
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,443
+18%since 2000
from $14,759 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(23,504)
Black0.5%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(186)
Asian0.1%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(846)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(24,885)
Black1%(260)
Hispanic / Latino1%(258)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other2.1%(530)
Diversity Score10.4%(2,668)
Diversity Score
10
+195%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% 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
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson County, Kentucky?

Grayson County, Kentucky has about 25,746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grayson County, Kentucky earns about $33,965 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 $83,700, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson County, Kentucky?

About 7.5% 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 19.5% 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 4,696 residents, a change of about 22 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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