Grayson County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,707 | — | #1,589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,757 | -32.5% | #2,729 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,954 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,600 | -41.6% | #1,916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $658 | -43.4% | #2,912 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | +59.3% | #2,677 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grayson County has a population of 26,707, making it the #1,589 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Grayson County is $50,757, ranking #2,729 out of 3,222 counties — 32.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.1% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Grayson County is $164,600 (-41.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $658/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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92.0% of residents in Grayson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Grayson County, Kentucky
Grayson County, Kentucky has a total population of 26,707, making it the 1,589th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grayson County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grayson County is $50,757, which ranks #2,729 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Grayson County is $164,600, 41.6% below the national median. Renters in Grayson County pay a median gross rent of $658 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grayson County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Grayson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Grayson County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.