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Cost of living in Gray summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gray. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gray is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gray is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gray is $233,698.
The median income in Gray is $54,559.
Gray's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gray Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gray | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gray, LA Weather
The average high in Gray is 78.1° and the average low is 59.1°.
There are 78.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 66.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gray |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gray Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gray
The current population in Gray is 5,154. The population has increased 0.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,154 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 5,524 | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 5,951 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 6,208 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 6,366 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 5,944 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 5,893 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 5,692 | 8.2% |
| 2016 | 5,262 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 5,515 | 6.0% |
| 2014 | 5,202 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,172 | 7.8% |
| 2012 | 4,800 | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 5,415 | 5.9% |
| 2010 | 5,113 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gray
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Gray is:
46.2% White with 2,381 White residents.
42.8% African American with 2,205 African American residents.
3.2% American Indian with 163 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 131 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 8 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 117 Two Or More residents.
2.9% Hispanic with 149 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gray | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.2% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 42.8% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gray
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Gray is 54.1% female with 2,787 female residents.
Gray is 45.9% male with 2,367 male residents.
| Gender | Gray | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gray for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Gray completed < 9th grade.
17.0% of adults in Gray completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Gray completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Gray completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Gray completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Gray completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gray completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gray completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gray completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gray | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gray, Louisiana
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10.7% of households in Gray earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Gray earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.0% of households in Gray earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Gray earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Gray earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.1% of households in Gray earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Gray earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Gray earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Gray earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Gray earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gray | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.0% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
