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Grayson County, Kentucky
Grayson County, Kentucky. Grayson County had 27,406 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 21085.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,406
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,420 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,707
Median household income
$50,757
±$2,233 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$164,600
±$7,557 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$658
±$37 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Grayson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,420 residents in Grayson County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,406 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 26,707 over 500 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grayson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,707 | 4,534,824 | +460 |
| Households | 10,129±297 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.08 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,369±47 | 2,023,116 | −298 |
Grayson County's population since 2000
From 24,053 in 2000 to 27,406 in 2025: up 13.9%. 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 Grayson County?
Grayson County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Leitchfield with 7,015 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Leitchfield | 6,404 | $44,347 |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson | 933 | $24,531 |
| Caneyville | 529 | $21,563 |
| Big CliftyGEOID 2106508 | 367 | not published |
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 Grayson County?
The median resident of Grayson County is 40.5 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.4%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grayson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±1.0 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8%±0.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% | 5.0% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.5%±0.4 pts | 81.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1%±1.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | +3.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.3%±2.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1%±1.9 pts | 27.6% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±1.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Grayson County earn?
Half of Grayson County's 10,129 households earn less than $50,757 a year (±$2,233), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $47,520 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grayson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,757±$2,233 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,276±$4,411 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,372±$1,682 | $35,821 | +$2,243 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1%±2.9 pts | 16.1% | −5.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.6%±6.2 pts | 20.3% | −11.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8%±2.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9%±2.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 Grayson County?
Owners occupy 74.6% of Grayson County's occupied homes and renters 25.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,600 by its owner (±$7,557). The median renter pays $658 a month including utilities, and 29.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grayson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,600±$7,557 | $205,600 | +$24,424 |
| Median gross rent | $658±$37 | $967 | −$67 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.4%±8.6 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,274±$108 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.6%±3.1 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,369±47 | 2,023,116 | −298 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±3.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3%±3.1 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.4%±2.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 Grayson County building?
Builders took permits for 36 new housing units across Grayson County in 2025 (12 single-family), 1.3 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 Grayson County get to work?
77.9% of Grayson County's workers drive alone and 6.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Grayson County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.4%±1.8 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±2.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±3.5 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5%±2.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6%±1.9 pts | 10.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min±2.2 | 24.0 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 Grayson County's census tracts?
Grayson County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,621 (Tract 9502) to $65,750 (Tract 9501.02).
| Tract 9501.0121085950101 | 767±115 | $59,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0221085950102 | 2,411±380 | $65,750 |
| Tract 950221085950200 | 2,690±404 | $39,621 |
| Tract 950321085950300 | 3,915±569 | $47,353 |
| Tract 9504.0121085950401 | 2,437±441 | $47,500 |
| Tract 9504.0221085950402 | 5,459±661 | $56,375 |
| Tract 950521085950500 | 2,722±490 | $51,587 |
| Tract 950621085950600 | 3,901±600 | $48,447 |
| Tract 950721085950700 | 2,405±348 | $49,356 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grayson County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th of 120 |
| Median household income | 82nd of 120 |
| Median home value | 51st of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 103rd of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 46th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th of 120 |
| Median age | 78th of 120 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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