Grayridge, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Grayridge, Missouri had a total population of 96, the 889th largest community in Missouri, with a median household income of $40,313, which is 43% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 43% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 9.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Grayridge Quick Facts
How Grayridge Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85 | 96 | +12.9% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $40,313 | -33.9% |
How Grayridge Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Grayridge Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Stoddard County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 7,891 | $51,701 | 17.0% | $137,200 |
| Bloomfield | 2,069 | $41,838 | 25.1% | $67,100 |
| Bernie | 1,725 | $48,438 | 24.1% | $98,100 |
| Advance | 1,450 | $59,688 | 14.0% | $127,500 |
| Puxico | 846 | $47,500 | 18.0% | $89,500 |
| Bell City | 496 | N/A | 36.7% | $47,500 |
| Essex | 413 | $62,536 | 24.6% | $108,700 |
| Penermon | 102 | $17,625 | 87.3% | $44,700 |
| Dudley | 99 | $50,750 | 7.1% | $190,000 |
Cities Similar to Grayridge
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lilbourn | 95 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| Hurley | 98 | N/A | $92,500 | 15.8% | 15.3% |
| Longtown | 99 | N/A | $139,800 | 15.9% | 4.0% |
| McKittrick | 93 | N/A | $137,500 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Lake Annette | 99 | $40,833 | $129,200 | 34.9% | 19.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 96, Grayridge'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
Grayridge is a small community located in Missouri, within Stoddard County. The total population is 96. It ranks as the 889th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Grayridge is 47.4 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Grayridge is $40,313. This is 43% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Grayridge. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Grayridge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Grayridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 8.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (8.3% vs 2.1%).
Education
9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Grayridge, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Grayridge, Missouri?
Grayridge, Missouri has a population of 96 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Grayridge, MO?
The median household income in Grayridge is $40,313, which is 50% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Grayridge, MO?
The ACS sample for Grayridge recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Grayridge, Missouri?
Grayridge's population is 91.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 8.3% Asian.
What is the median home value in Grayridge, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Grayridge — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Grayridge, Missouri?
9.6% of adults (25+) in Grayridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.