Gray County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gray County is located in Kansas with a total population of 5,696. It is the 61st most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gray County is 36.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 29.2% of the population under 18, Gray County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gray County is $77,885. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $174,700. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Gray County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gray County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.8%.