Gray is a CDP located in Terrebonne Parish Louisiana. Gray has a 2024 population of 6,012. Gray is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually but its population has decreased by -5.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,366 in 2020.
The average household income in Gray is $86,722 with a poverty rate of 11.32%. The median age in Gray is 39.8 years: 41.7 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gray was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,890 | 52.32% |
| Black or African American | 2,237 | 40.5% |
| Native American | 131 | 2.37% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.43% |
| Other race | 79 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,141 | 2.58 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 1,037 | 3.19 | 96 | 4 |
| Non Family | 502 | 1.18 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Female | 491 | 2.79 | 69 | 31 |
| Male | 111 | 2.31 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 724 | 19.1% |
| Associates Degree | 314 | 8.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 7.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 6.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,385 | 36.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 244 | 6.44% |
| Some College | 588 | 15.51% |
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 | 2,174 | 1,641 | 409 |
| Black | 1,321 | 973 | 124 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| Other Race | 79 | 79 | 1 |
| Asian | 79 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 73 | 35 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,455 | $0 | $57,539 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,173 | $138,085 | $105,863 |
| High School Graduate | $50,525 | $54,384 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $24,157 |
| Overall | $45,625 | $57,426 | $38,500 |
| Some College | $40,241 | $28,347 | $41,376 |
$45,625
Average Earnings
$57,426
Average Male
$38,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.69% of Gray residents speak only English, while 5.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,235 | 275 | 12.3% |
| White | 2,836 | 259 | 9.13% |
| Multiple | 108 | 50 | 46.3% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 40 | 30.3% |
| Other | 79 | 1 | 1.27% |
11.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.52%
Male Poverty Rate
11.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gray is Multiple, with 46.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gray is Other, with 1.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.29% |
| Some College | 4.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Female Employed | 4.82% |
| Male Employed | 2.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,399 | $91,438 |
| Households | $57,472 | $86,722 |
| Married Families | $73,242 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,542 | $49,797 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
292
Number of Veterans
292
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 137 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 10.26% |
| Black | 34 | 2.14% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 10.61% |
| Asian | 8 | 10.13% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
90.1%
Born in Gray
99.06%
Native Born
0.94%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.06% of Gray residents were born in the United States, with 90.1% having been born in Louisiana. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,012 | 30 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 5,982 | 31 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 5,951 | -257 | -4.14% |
| 2021 | 6,208 | -158 | -2.48% |
| 2020 | 6,366 | 422 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 5,944 | 51 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 5,893 | 201 | 3.53% |
| 2017 | 5,692 | 430 | 8.17% |
| 2016 | 5,262 | -253 | -4.59% |
| 2015 | 5,515 | 313 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 5,202 | 30 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 5,172 | 372 | 7.75% |
| 2012 | 4,800 | -615 | -11.36% |
| 2011 | 5,415 | -169 | -3.03% |
| 2010 | 5,584 | 0 | 0% |