Grayson, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 613, Grayson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Grayson is a small community located in Louisiana, within Caldwell Parish. The total population is 613. It ranks as the 328th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grayson is 32.2 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 35.9% of the population under 18, Grayson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grayson is $46,875. This is 23% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.6%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 16.3%. This is 160% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $126,700. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Grayson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grayson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 8.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.6% vs 55.7%). The Black or African American population (8.8%) is well below the state average of 30.5%.

Education

6.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grayson, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.