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, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,778

Median Agei

30.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%3,338

Two or More

6.3%239

Hispanic/Latino

2%75

Black

1.7%64

Asian

1.6%62

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.6%314

High School Diploma

35.7%825

Some College (<1 yr)

5%116

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%177

Associate's Degree

4.5%104

Bachelor's Degree

5.1%119

Master's Degree

8.5%197

Professional Degree

2.1%48

Doctorate

3%69

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

13.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$136,900

Median Renti

$745

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39%582

Renter-Occupied

61%911

Total Units

1,741

Homeownership

39%

Vacancy Rate

14.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.5%90

$50K–$100K

18.9%110

$100K–$150K

23.4%136

$150K–$200K

11.5%67

$200K–$300K

17.5%102

$300K–$500K

13.2%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

157

$500–$750

263

$750–$1,000

227

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%15

2010–2019

3%52

2000–2009

18.6%323

1990–1999

10.7%186

1980–1989

20.3%353

1970–1979

21.3%370

1960–1969

19.6%342

1950–1959

2.9%50

1940–1949

2.9%50

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.5%1,247

Utility Gas

11.8%176

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%43

Wood

1.8%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$27,542

Mean Household Incomei

$47,591

Per Capita Incomei

$19,838

Poverty Ratei

32.4%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

1,470

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%118

$10K–$15K

11.4%170

$15K–$20K

9.6%144

$20K–$25K

15.3%229

$25K–$30K

7.7%115

$30K–$35K

9.9%148

$35K–$40K

2.5%38

$40K–$45K

0.8%12

$45K–$50K

3%45

$50K–$60K

7.4%110

$60K–$75K

2.8%42

$75K–$100K

5.2%77

$100K–$125K

6.9%103

$125K–$150K

6.1%91

$150K–$200K

2.2%33

$200K+

1.2%18

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

223

Residentsi

357

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

54 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers130 homes86% occupied$351/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 841 homes94% occupied$366/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC52 homes98% occupied$364/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $27,542/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $8K/yr

61.5%

Very low income$8K–$14K/yr

35.3%

Low income$14K–$22K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

84.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.6% of subsidized households are minority

15.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.5% 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

621.6%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,331

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,358

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

126(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured