Grayson County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grayson County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 26,586. It is the 41st most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grayson County is 40.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grayson County is $49,893. This is 20% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $160,100. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grayson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.