Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Grayson, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,858

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

67.9%3,301

White

20.4%991

Asian

6.7%324

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%186

Two or More

1.2%56

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%30

High School Diploma

29.8%859

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%160

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%182

Associate's Degree

8.2%237

Bachelor's Degree

19.4%559

Master's Degree

10%289

Professional Degree

0.2%7

Doctorate

3.4%98

HS or Higher

84%

BA or Higher

33.1%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$477,500

Median Renti

$2,237

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.9%1,019

Renter-Occupied

12.1%140

Total Units

1,159

Homeownership

87.9%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.4%14

$200K–$300K

2.8%29

$300K–$500K

55.5%566

$500K–$1M

40.2%410

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

106

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%37

2010–2019

61.3%710

2000–2009

17.1%198

1990–1999

8.9%103

1980–1989

5.7%66

1950–1959

0.5%6

1940–1949

1.3%15

1939 or earlier

2.1%24

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.2%930

Electricity

16.1%187

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$131,293

Mean Household Incomei

$148,559

Per Capita Incomei

$36,155

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

2,291

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%8

$15K–$20K

0.9%10

$20K–$25K

1.9%22

$30K–$35K

1.1%13

$35K–$40K

1.6%18

$40K–$45K

2.2%25

$60K–$75K

12.8%148

$75K–$100K

11%128

$100K–$125K

6.3%73

$125K–$150K

31.6%366

$150K–$200K

16.9%196

$200K+

13.1%152

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$466/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes62% occupied$466/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $131,293/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

90%

Very low income$39K–$66K/yr

Low income$66K–$105K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,00141.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

China

India

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,247

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,261

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

250(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.3%Insured

0.7%Uninsured