Grayson Valley is a CDP located in Jefferson County Alabama. Grayson Valley has a 2024 population of 5,689. Grayson Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,808 in 2020.
The average household income in Grayson Valley is $67,853 with a poverty rate of 22.15%. The median age in Grayson Valley is 33.9 years: 21.7 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grayson Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,390 | 57.63% |
| White | 2,068 | 35.16% |
| Two or more races | 200 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 128 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,458 | 2.39 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Female | 805 | 2.62 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 799 | 2.91 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 639 | 1.11 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 215 | 3.46 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 5.72% |
| Associates Degree | 538 | 14.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 756 | 20.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 499 | 13.41% |
| High School Graduate | 843 | 22.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 861 | 23.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,878 | 1,833 | 725 |
| White | 1,703 | 1,537 | 499 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 55 | 31 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Other Race | 31 | 17 | 0 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 44.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $83,654 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,171 | $110,205 | $66,513 |
| High School Graduate | $31,871 | $31,496 | $32,137 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,259 | $50,551 | $33,083 |
| Overall | $35,610 | $43,781 | $31,313 |
| Some College | $35,739 | $38,019 | $28,848 |
$35,610
Average Earnings
$43,781
Average Male
$31,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.88% of Grayson Valley residents speak only English, while 3.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,390 | 1,115 | 32.89% |
| White | 1,948 | 81 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 79 | 48.17% |
| Other | 128 | 72 | 56.25% |
| Multiple | 200 | 18 | 9% |
22.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.57%
Male Poverty Rate
24.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grayson Valley is Other, with 56.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grayson Valley is White, with 4.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 32.11% |
| High School | 16.25% |
| Some College | 12.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.46% |
| Female Employed | 2.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,177 | $72,086 |
| Households | $60,354 | $67,853 |
| Married Families | $84,540 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,205 | $45,826 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
221
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 147 | 6.98% |
| White | 74 | 4.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.92%
Born in Grayson Valley
98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
98.2% of Grayson Valley residents were born in the United States, with 77.92% having been born in Alabama. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,689 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 5,693 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 5,696 | -341 | -5.65% |
| 2021 | 6,037 | 229 | 3.94% |
| 2020 | 5,808 | -401 | -6.46% |
| 2019 | 6,209 | 223 | 3.73% |
| 2018 | 5,986 | 691 | 13.05% |
| 2017 | 5,295 | 423 | 8.68% |
| 2016 | 4,872 | -288 | -5.58% |
| 2015 | 5,160 | 70 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 5,090 | -224 | -4.22% |
| 2013 | 5,314 | -192 | -3.49% |
| 2012 | 5,506 | -269 | -4.66% |
| 2011 | 5,775 | 39 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 5,736 | 0 | 0% |