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Grayson County

Kentucky · 26,420 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 $38,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $118,100. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,420
+10%since 2000
from 24,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K24K26K27K1990201020202024Grayson County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,262
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,339
+45%since 2000
from $14,759 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+35%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(24,756)
Black1.2%(308)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(364)
Asian0.4%(96)
Other1.5%(388)
Diversity Score10.8%(2,861)
Segregation Score24.2%(6,403)
Diversity Score
11
+208%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson County, Kentucky?

Grayson County, Kentucky has about 26,420 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grayson County, Kentucky earns about $38,262 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 $118,100, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson County, Kentucky?

About 10.9% 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 25.2% 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 5,370 residents, a change of about 26 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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