Grayson, KY

Census Place

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2021 Population

3,795

2.94% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.6

4.71% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

39%

40.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$26,298

1.26% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$132,600

6.34% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,256

17.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Grayson, KY had a population of 3.8k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $26,298. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grayson, KY declined from 3,910 to 3,795, a −2.94% decrease and its median household income declined from $26,633 to $26,298, a −1.26% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grayson, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.685%), and White (Hispanic) (0.237%).

None of the households in Grayson, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Grayson, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grayson, KY are Kentucky Christian University (127 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Grayson, KY was $132,600, and the homeownership rate was 47.6%.

Most people in Grayson, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Grayson, KY was 2 cars per household.

United States Kentucky Carter County, KY FIVCO Area Development District PUMA, KY

Population & Diversity

Grayson, KY is home to a population of 3.8k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.0791% of Grayson, KY residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

In 2021, there were 39.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.58k people) in Grayson, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 91 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 85 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

99.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Grayson, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Grayson, KY was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grayson, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grayson, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.58k ± 132
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
91 ± 79
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
85 ± 114

0.343%

Hispanic Population

13 people

0.343% of the people in Grayson, KY are hispanic (13 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grayson, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

0.0791%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

0.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9 people

As of 2021, 0.0791% of Grayson, KY residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grayson, KY was 0.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grayson, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Korea
73 ± 90
Vietnam
33 ± 35
Gulf War (2001-)
23 ± 41

Grayson, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grayson, KY employs 1.26k people. The largest industries in Grayson, KY are Construction (243 people), Transportation & Warehousing (211 people), and Educational Services (196 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($41,302), Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,556), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,327).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.26k

2021 Value

± 298

−17.1%

1 Year decline

± 40.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grayson, KY declined at a rate of −17.1%, from 1.52k employees to 1.26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grayson, KY, are Production Occupations (213 people), Sales & Related Occupations (153 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (138 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grayson, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.26k

2021 Value

± 298

−17.1%

1 Year decline

± 40.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grayson, KY declined at a rate of −17.1%, from 1.52k employees to 1.26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grayson, KY, are Construction (243 people), Transportation & Warehousing (211 people), and Educational Services (196 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grayson, KY, though some of these residents may live in Grayson, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,609

Median earning men ± $18,056

$17,229

Median earning women ± $6,759

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($41,302), Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,556), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($26,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($21,020), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($17,381), and Retail Trade ($15,543).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Grayson, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Grayson, KY awarded 127 degrees. The student population of Grayson, KY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 393 male students and 281 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grayson, KY are White (96 and 78%), followed by Unknown (13 and 10.6%), Black or African American (10 and 8.13%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 1.63%).

The largest universities in Grayson, KY by number of degrees awarded are Kentucky Christian University (127 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Grayson, KY are Nursing Administration (31 and 24.4%), General Business Administration & Management (24 and 18.9%), and Biblical Studies (10 and 7.87%).

The median tuition cost in Grayson, KY for private four year colleges is $21,530.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Grayson, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 674 (58.3% men and 41.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 674 students enrolled in Grayson, KY, 58.3% men and 41.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 462 records, of which 50.9% were women and 49.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded
Social Work
10 degrees awarded
Nursing Administration
10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grayson, KY was General Business Administration & Management with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Grayson, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Kentucky Christian University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

127 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kentucky Christian University with 127 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 63 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grayson, KY, which is 0.984 times less than the 64 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 96 degrees mean that there were 7.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,530) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grayson, KY was $132,600 in 2021, which is 0.541 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $124,700 to $132,600, a 6.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Grayson, KY is 47.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grayson, KY have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grayson, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$132,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$43,844

$637

Median Property Taxes

±$195

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grayson, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grayson, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 47.6% of the housing units in Grayson, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grayson, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9605

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Grayson, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$26,298

Median Household Income

± $11,675

1.34k

Number of Households

± 298

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.34k households in Grayson, KY declined from $26,298 from the previous year's value of $26,633.

The following chart displays the households in Grayson, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Grayson, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.2%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (8.36%)

In 2021, 71.2% of workers in Grayson, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (8.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grayson, KY have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.56% of the workforce in Grayson, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grayson, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grayson, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grayson, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

39% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grayson, KY (1.21k out of 3.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grayson, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Grayson, KY has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 34.6% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.655% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Carter County, KY see 5359 patients per year on average, which represents a 19.1% increase from the previous year (4501 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5308 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 492 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Carter County, KY.

5,359 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Carter County, KY

Primary care physicians in Carter County, KY see an average of 5,359 patients per year. This represents a 19.1% increase from the previous year (4,501 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Carter County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 30.4% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.73%

Uninsured

34.7%

Employer Coverage

34.6%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

0.655%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grayson, KY declined by 3.64% from 5.94% to 5.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grayson, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.