Grayson County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grayson County is located in Virginia with a total population of 15,323. It is the 97th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grayson County is 48.5 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.5% 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 County is $42,864. This is 53% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 45% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 82% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $132,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grayson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

13.9% 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. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%.