Grayson, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 121, 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 Oklahoma, within Okmulgee County. The total population is 121. It ranks as the 643rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grayson is 47.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 14.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grayson is $33,125. This is 49% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Grayson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $75,000. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Grayson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grayson is Black or African American, making up 74.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 5.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 62.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (74.4% vs 6.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grayson, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.