Grayson County Summary

Life in Grayson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Grayson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Grayson County:

  • The population in Grayson County is 26,465.

  • The median home value in Grayson County is $177,667.

  • The median income in Grayson County is $47,024.

  • The median rent in Grayson County is $636.

  • The unemployment rate in Grayson County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Grayson County is 21.1%.

  • The average high in Grayson County is 74.3° and there are 123.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Grayson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Grayson County

Leitchfield, KY Population 6,432

Clarkson, KY Population 1,218

Caneyville, KY Population 665

Agar , KY Population 227

Map Of Grayson County

Grayson County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Grayson County is 74.3°.

  • There are 83.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 123.9 inches of rain each year with 4.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:57 hours of sun each day in Grayson County.

StatGrayson County
Mean High74.3
Nice Days83.56
Rainfall123.9
Snowfall4.3
Sunny_hours4:57
74.3°
Average High
123.9
Inches of Rain

Grayson County Photos

Grayson Countyc Kentucky Courthouse
Source: Public Domain

Grayson County Demographics

Population over time in Grayson County

The current population in Grayson County is 26,465. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 26,351 0.1%
2021 26,313 0.3%
2020 26,247 -

Gender in Grayson County

  • Grayson County is 50.2% female with 13,287 female residents.

  • Grayson County is 49.8% male with 13,178 male residents.

Female
50.2% (13,287)
Male
49.8% (13,178)
Gender Grayson County KY USA
Female 50.2% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Grayson County

Grayson County is:

  • 95.1% White with 25,171 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 135 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 88 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 48 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 619 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.5% Hispanic with 394 Hispanic residents.

White
95.1% (25,171)
African American
0.5% (135)
American Indian
0.0% (10)
Asian
0.3% (88)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (48)
Two Or More
2.3% (619)
Hispanic
1.5% (394)

Table: Grayson County By Race

Race Grayson County KY USA
White 95.1% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.5% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Grayson County, Kentucky

  • 8.5% of households in Grayson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.7% of households in Grayson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Grayson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Grayson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Grayson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Grayson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Grayson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Grayson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Grayson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Grayson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.5% (2,257)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.7% (2,290)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.0% (2,656)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (2,568)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.6% (4,646)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.4% (4,087)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (3,165)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.6% (2,538)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (929)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (1,322)
Income Grayson County KY USA
Less than $10,000 8.5% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.7% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.0% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.6% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Grayson County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Grayson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Grayson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 45.0% of adults in Grayson County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Grayson County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Grayson County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Grayson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Grayson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Grayson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Grayson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,852)
9-12th Grade
10% (2,646)
High School / GED
45% (11,909)
Some College
18% (4,763)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,852)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (2,117)
Master's Degree
3% (793)
Professional Degree
1% (264)
Doctorate Degree
1% (264)
Education Grayson County KY USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 45% 33% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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