Grayson County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 97th-largest in Virginia

The population of Grayson County, Virginia is 15,323 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 97th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $42,864, the median home value is $132,300, and the median age is 48.5.

The population of Grayson County has declined 1.5% since 2010 (15,500 → 15,265), a -0.11% annualized rate.

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

15,323

Population

-0.11%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$42,864

Median Income

$132,300

Median Home Value

Grayson County covers 442 sq mi of land at 34.7 people per square mile.

About Grayson County, VA

Grayson County is a county in Virginia with a population of 15,323. It ranks #97 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 48.5, older than the national median. The population is 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

The median household income in Grayson County is $42,864, below the US median of $74,580. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $132,300, with monthly rent averaging $712. The homeownership rate of 81.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Grayson County reflects 13.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.3 minutes each way.

Grayson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Grayson County had a population of 15,500 in 2010 and 15,265 in 2024, a -1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,960 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.10%.

15,265

Population (2024)

15,500

Population (2010)

15,960

Peak (2015)

-0.10%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,500	-	-	estimate
2011	15,368	-132	-0.85%	estimate
2012	15,146	-222	-1.44%	estimate
2013	15,131	-15	-0.10%	estimate
2014	15,925	+794	+5.25%	estimate
2015	15,960	+35	+0.22%	estimate
2016	15,870	-90	-0.56%	estimate
2017	15,699	-171	-1.08%	estimate
2018	15,621	-78	-0.50%	estimate
2019	15,574	-47	-0.30%	estimate
2020	15,279	-295	-1.89%	estimate
2021	15,347	+68	+0.45%	estimate
2022	15,310	-37	-0.24%	estimate
2023	15,235	-75	-0.49%	estimate
2024	15,265	+30	+0.20%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.7%
Black or African American	5.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

48.5

Median Age

47.1%

Female

52.9%

Male

25.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.9%

5–9

4.7%

10–14

5.0%

15–19

4.3%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

11.3%

35–44

10.3%

45–54

13.6%

55–59

7.2%

60–64

8.5%

65–74

15.1%

75–84

8.2%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 13.6% · Seniors (65+): 25.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$42,864$-48,110 vs state
Mean household income	$64,012
Per-capita income	$27,087
Poverty rate	13.0%+6.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.8%
Employment-to-population	45.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.7%

Manufacturing

17.3%

Public administration

9.9%

Construction

7.6%

Education & health care

7.1%

Finance & real estate

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.7%

Retail trade

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Grayson County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.7% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

81.3%

Public transit

5.2%

Work from home

25.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$132,300$-228,400 vs state

Median home value

$712

Median rent

81.9%

Homeownership rate

8,961

Total housing units

69.2%

Occupied

30.8%

Vacant

18.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.4%

With health insurance

85.5%

With broadband internet

33.5%

Foreign-born

8.1%

Veterans (18+)

20.1%

With a disability

96.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.3%

High School+

13.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grayson County, Virginia has a population of 15,323 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 97th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 35 people per square mile.

The population of Grayson County has declined 1.5% since 2010 (15,500 → 15,265), a -0.11% annualized rate.

The median household income in Grayson County, Virginia is $42,864, with mean (average) household income of $64,012 and per-capita income of $27,087. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Grayson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.7%), Black or African American (5.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Grayson County, Virginia is 48.5 years. Residents are 47.1% female and 52.9% male.

The median home value in Grayson County is $132,300 and median monthly rent is $712. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,961 total housing units, 30.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Grayson County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Grayson County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.