Grayson is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia. Grayson has a 2024 population of 5,079. Grayson is currently growing at a rate of 2.09% annually and its population has increased by 8.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,663 in 2020.
The average household income in Grayson is $127,740 with a poverty rate of 1.72%. The median age in Grayson is 31.1 years: 30.8 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grayson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,243 | 69.01% |
| White | 1,030 | 21.92% |
| Asian | 252 | 5.36% |
| Two or more races | 147 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,223 | 3.83 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Married | 793 | 4.63 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.56 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 148 | 2.67 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Male | 93 | 3.48 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
4.24
Average Family Size
3.83
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 324 | 11.63% |
| Associates Degree | 226 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 481 | 17.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 444 | 15.94% |
| High School Graduate | 837 | 30.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 4.31% |
| Some College | 354 | 12.71% |
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 | 1,767 | 1,454 | 596 |
| White | 716 | 705 | 270 |
| Asian | 201 | 81 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 69 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,179 | $69,331 | $66,346 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,585 | $95,000 | $71,268 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $15,970 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,208 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,332 | $45,625 | $40,791 |
| Some College | $37,470 | $34,573 | $55,268 |
$42,332
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$40,791
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.79% of Grayson residents speak only English, while 47.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 32.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,243 | 73 | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 8 | 5.44% |
1.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.11%
Male Poverty Rate
1.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grayson is Hispanic, with 5.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grayson is Black, with 2.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.41% |
| High School | 3.23% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.88% |
| Female Employed | 1.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,343 | $133,639 |
| Households | $125,704 | $127,740 |
| Married Families | $126,967 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $90,406 | $95,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
254
Number of Veterans
222
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Vietnam | 39 |
| World War II | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 133 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 173 | 8.69% |
| White | 81 | 10.02% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 5.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
33.82%
Born in Grayson
63.46%
Native Born
36.54%
Foreign Born
11.79%
Non Citizen
24.75%
Naturalized
63.46% of Grayson residents were born in the United States, with 33.82% having been born in Georgia. 11.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,599 | 104 | 1.89% |
| 2028 | 5,495 | 104 | 1.93% |
| 2027 | 5,391 | 104 | 1.97% |
| 2026 | 5,287 | 104 | 2.01% |
| 2025 | 5,183 | 104 | 2.05% |
| 2024 | 5,079 | 104 | 2.09% |
| 2023 | 4,975 | 228 | 4.8% |
| 2022 | 4,747 | 96 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 4,651 | -12 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 4,663 | 213 | 4.79% |
| 2019 | 4,450 | 60 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 4,390 | 198 | 4.72% |
| 2017 | 4,192 | 453 | 12.12% |
| 2016 | 3,739 | 608 | 19.42% |
| 2015 | 3,131 | 358 | 12.91% |
| 2014 | 2,773 | 74 | 2.74% |
| 2013 | 2,699 | 48 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 2,651 | 46 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 2,605 | 48 | 1.88% |
| 2010 | 2,557 | 0 | 0% |