Grayson is a city located in Carter County Kentucky. Grayson has a 2024 population of 3,797. It is also the county seat of Carter County. Grayson is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,837 in 2020.
The average household income in Grayson is $42,499 with a poverty rate of 50.31%. The median age in Grayson is 32.8 years: 31.3 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grayson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,555 | 92.55% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 2.71% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,364 | 2.34 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Non Family | 646 | 1.04 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Married | 472 | 3.18 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 173 | 3.6 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Male | 73 | 5.44 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
47.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 7.2% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 130 | 4.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 210 | 7.96% |
| High School Graduate | 1,421 | 53.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 7.39% |
| Some College | 321 | 12.16% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,493 | 2,116 | 313 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 109 | 14 |
| Black | 24 | 16 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,184 | $95,893 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,903 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,195 | $39,643 | $19,613 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,151 | $36,111 | $28,988 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$31,151
Average Earnings
$36,111
Average Male
$28,988
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.59% of Grayson residents speak only English, while 1.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,037 | 1,532 | 50.44% |
| Multiple | 142 | 74 | 52.11% |
50.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
49.91%
Male Poverty Rate
50.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grayson is Multiple, with 52.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grayson is White, with 50.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 25.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.43% |
| Some College | 49.77% |
| High School | 45.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.05% |
| Male Employed | 32.76% |
| Female Employed | 12.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,417 | $58,026 |
| Households | $27,045 | $42,499 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $24,211 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
94
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 42 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44%
Labor Force Participation
38.1%
Employment Rate
13.4%
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
71.65%
Born in Grayson
99.9%
Native Born
0.1%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.1%
Naturalized
99.9% of Grayson residents were born in the United States, with 71.65% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,747 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 3,757 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 3,767 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 3,777 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 3,787 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 3,797 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 3,807 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 3,812 | 37 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 3,775 | -62 | -1.62% |
| 2020 | 3,837 | -31 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 3,868 | -45 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 3,913 | -60 | -1.51% |
| 2017 | 3,973 | -20 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 3,993 | -25 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 4,018 | -20 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 4,038 | -60 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 4,098 | 9 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 4,089 | 19 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 4,070 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 4,084 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,877 | 367 | 10.46% |
| 1990 | 3,510 | 87 | 2.54% |
| 1980 | 3,423 | -324 | -8.65% |