Grayson, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Grayson, Missouri had a total population of 28, the 1021st largest community in Missouri. 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
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Other Cities in Clinton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | 8,519 | $61,791 | 15.7% | $193,500 |
| Lathrop | 2,560 | $67,178 | 14.3% | $168,000 |
| Plattsburg | 2,253 | $63,423 | 17.5% | $194,200 |
| Trimble | 561 | $65,563 | 8.2% | $197,600 |
| Osborn | 424 | $52,054 | 14.1% | $93,300 |
| Turney | 108 | $63,542 | 14.8% | $117,900 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 93 | $34,886 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Grayson
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truxton | 28 | N/A | N/A | 20.0% | 35.7% |
| Quitman | 27 | $44,219 | $9,999 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithium | 30 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 63.3% |
| Darlington | 31 | $43,750 | $21,300 | 12.0% | 6.5% |
| La Due | 31 | $58,214 | $9,999 | 0.0% | 58.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 28, 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 Missouri, within Clinton County. The total population is 28. It ranks as the 1021st most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Grayson is 24.3 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 39.3% of the population under 18, Grayson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Grayson. 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 Grayson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Grayson was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Grayson, 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 Grayson, Missouri?
Grayson, Missouri has a population of 28 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Grayson, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Grayson — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Grayson, MO?
The ACS sample for Grayson 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 Grayson, Missouri?
Grayson's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Grayson, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Grayson — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Grayson, Missouri?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Grayson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.