Grayson is a village located in Caldwell Parish Louisiana. Grayson has a 2024 population of 433. Grayson is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 449 in 2020.
The average household income in Grayson is $67,987 with a poverty rate of 30.49%. The median age in Grayson is 20.6 years: 32.2 years for males, and 13.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grayson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 399 | 63.03% |
| Black or African American | 216 | 34.12% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 2.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 209 | 3.03 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.07 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 50 | 4.58 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 49 | 3.63 | 4.1 | 95.9 |
| Male | 36 | 4.08 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 11.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.35% |
| High School Graduate | 136 | 45.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 5.37% |
| Some College | 59 | 19.8% |
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 | 230 | 206 | 42 |
| Black | 58 | 55 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,083 | $59,125 | $35,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,906 | $59,500 | $21,607 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$38,906
Average Earnings
$59,500
Average Male
$21,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.26% of Grayson residents speak only English, while 4.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 216 | 131 | 60.65% |
| White | 399 | 62 | 15.54% |
30.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.37%
Male Poverty Rate
38.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grayson is Black, with 60.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grayson is White, with 15.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 59.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 38.55% |
| High School | 30.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 86.96% |
| Female Employed | 35.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,375 | $75,744 |
| Households | $47,917 | $67,987 |
| Married Families | $101,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $51,597 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
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
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 7.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
79.78%
Born in Grayson
99.68%
Native Born
0.32%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.68% of Grayson residents were born in the United States, with 79.78% having been born in Louisiana. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 413 | -4 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 417 | -4 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 421 | -4 | -0.94% |
| 2026 | 425 | -4 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 429 | -4 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 433 | -4 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 437 | -5 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 442 | -4 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 446 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 449 | -65 | -12.65% |
| 2019 | 514 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 516 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 515 | -7 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 522 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 522 | 6 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 516 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 520 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 522 | -5 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 527 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 528 | 0 | 0% |