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Grayson County

Virginia · 15,333 residents · 441.785 sq mi
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Grayson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,558. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,800. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
15,333
−14%since 2000
from 17,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Grayson County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,558
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,770
+48%since 2000
from $16,768 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(16,283)
Black6.8%(1,214)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(277)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(3,515)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(13,396)
Black5.8%(887)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(596)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0.6%(93)
Diversity Score24.6%(3,774)
Segregation Score23.1%(3,534)
Diversity Score
25
+25%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grayson County, Virginia?

Grayson County, Virginia has about 15,333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grayson County, Virginia earns about $41,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grayson County, Virginia expensive?

In Grayson County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Grayson County, Virginia?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Grayson County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grayson County, Virginia?

About 16.4% of people in Grayson County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grayson County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Grayson County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 945 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 601.02Census Tract 602.01Census Tract 602.02Census Tract 601.01Census Tract 603
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 24333ZIP 24348ZIP 24330ZIP 24378ZIP 24363ZIP 24326ZIP 24292
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