County · Kansas
Gray County, Kansas
Gray County, Kansas. Gray County had 5,652 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, slower than Kansas (+1.3%). It holds 11 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 20069.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,652
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,653 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,701
Median household income
$79,122
±$4,267 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$206,000
±$26,376 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$808
±$93 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Gray County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,653 residents in Gray County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,652 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,701 over 869 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gray County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,701 | 2,947,197 | −338 |
| Households | 2,136±72 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.09 | 2.44 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 2,354±18 | 1,293,635 | −90 |
Gray County's population since 2000
From 5,904 in 2000 to 5,652 in 2025: down 4.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gray County?
Gray County holds 11 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Cimarron Township, Gray County with 2,407 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cimarron Township, Gray County | 2,418 | $82,031 |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron | 1,981 | $82,422 |
| Montezuma Township | 1,540 | $68,194 |
| Montezuma | 975 | $48,438 |
| Ingalls Township | 564 | $91,250 |
| Copeland Township | 502 | $53,125 |
| East Hess TownshipGEOID 2006919525 | 335 | $100,893 |
| Ingalls | 252 | $83,750 |
| CopelandGEOID 2015475 | 251 | $44,375 |
| EnsignGEOID 2021400 | 166 | $100,750 |
| Logan Township, Gray CountyGEOID 2006941900 | 163 | $107,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gray County?
The median resident of Gray County is 37.9 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.6%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gray County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9±2.3 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.5%±0.4 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8%±0.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.6% | 13.6% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.4%±0.6 pts | 72.7% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4%±2.1 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.0%±3.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9%±1.4 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±2.7 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.8%±2.9 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.9%±4.4 pts | 35.6% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gray County earn?
Half of Gray County's 2,136 households earn less than $79,122 a year (±$4,267), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $79,909 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gray County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,122±$4,267 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,570±$6,549 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,080±$2,267 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±4.1 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.3%±8.1 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2%±3.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gray County?
Owners occupy 77.1% of Gray County's occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $206,000 by its owner (±$26,376). The median renter pays $808 a month including utilities, and 17.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gray County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $206,000±$26,376 | $217,200 | +$39,241 |
| Median gross rent | $808±$93 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.6%±8.9 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,458±$61 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1%±3.8 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,354±18 | 1,293,635 | −90 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7%±6.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.8%±3.0 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.8%±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.3%±3.9 pts | 15.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gray County building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units across Gray County in 2025 (10 single-family), 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gray County get to work?
81.6% of Gray County's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Gray County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9%±2.3 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±3.0 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±2.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8%±1.4 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.0 min±1.4 | 19.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Gray County's census tracts?
Gray County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $70,034 (Tract 9627) to $85,481 (Tract 9626).
| Tract 962620069962600 | 2,798±205 | $85,481 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 962720069962700 | 2,903±205 | $70,034 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gray County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 61st of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th of 105 |
| Median household income | 10th of 105 |
| Median home value | 13th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 44th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 77th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 105 |
| Median age | 86th of 105 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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