Grayson County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 41st-largest in Kentucky

The population of Grayson County, Kentucky is 26,586 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 41st-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $49,893, the median home value is $160,100, and the median age is 40.3.

The population of Grayson County has grown 5.0% since 2010 (25,786 → 27,070), a +0.35% annualized rate.

Grayson County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,586

Population

+0.35%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$49,893

Median Income

$160,100

Median Home Value

Grayson County covers 500 sq mi of land at 53.2 people per square mile.

About Grayson County, KY

Grayson County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 14.5% of the population. With 26,586 residents, Grayson County is a county in Kentucky. It ranks #41 among counties in Kentucky by population.

The typical household earns $49,893, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.5%, close to the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $160,100, with typical rent around $653.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.6%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Grayson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Grayson County had a population of 25,786 in 2010 and 27,070 in 2024, a 5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,070 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.35%.

Grayson County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

27,070

Population (2024)

25,786

Population (2010)

27,070

Peak (2024)

0.35%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	25,786	-	-	estimate
2011	25,754	-32	-0.12%	estimate
2012	25,797	+43	+0.17%	estimate
2013	25,954	+157	+0.61%	estimate
2014	26,071	+117	+0.45%	estimate
2015	26,143	+72	+0.28%	estimate
2016	26,105	-38	-0.15%	estimate
2017	26,281	+176	+0.67%	estimate
2018	26,265	-16	-0.06%	estimate
2019	26,435	+170	+0.65%	estimate
2020	26,456	+21	+0.08%	estimate
2021	26,582	+126	+0.48%	estimate
2022	26,623	+41	+0.15%	estimate
2023	26,806	+183	+0.69%	estimate
2024	27,070	+264	+0.98%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.8%
Black or African American	1.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.3

Median Age

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Male

17.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

7.3%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

7.6%

65–74

11.2%

75–84

5.5%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$49,893$-12,524 vs state
Mean household income	$69,701
Per-capita income	$27,601
Poverty rate	12.5%+0.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	51.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.2%

Manufacturing

18.0%

Construction

9.3%

Education & health care

7.3%

Retail trade

7.3%

Finance & real estate

5.8%

Public administration

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.9%

The largest employment sector in Grayson County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

79.8%

Public transit

6.2%

Work from home

25.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$160,100$-32,200 vs state

Median home value

$653

Median rent

76.2%

Homeownership rate

13,336

Total housing units

73.3%

Occupied

26.7%

Vacant

23.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.1%

With health insurance

87.0%

With broadband internet

14.5%

Foreign-born

5.7%

Veterans (18+)

21.0%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.0%

High School+

14.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grayson County, Kentucky has a population of 26,586 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 41st-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 53 people per square mile.

The population of Grayson County has grown 5.0% since 2010 (25,786 → 27,070), a +0.35% annualized rate.

The median household income in Grayson County, Kentucky is $49,893, with mean (average) household income of $69,701 and per-capita income of $27,601. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Grayson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.8%), Black or African American (1.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Grayson County, Kentucky is 40.3 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

The median home value in Grayson County is $160,100 and median monthly rent is $653. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,336 total housing units, 26.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Grayson County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Grayson County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.