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. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grayson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.