Grayson County, Kentucky

Grayson County is a county located in Kentucky, in the Southern Region (East South Central) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Grayson County is home to 24053 inhabitants. The July 2008 population estimate is 25497, making it the 44th most populous county in Kentucky. The county has a total area of 510.85 square miles (1323.1 kmē), of which, 503.68 square miles (1304.53 kmē) of it is land and 7.17 square miles (18.57 kmē) of it is water, making it Kentucky's 11th largest county by total area.

Grayson County Kentucky
Map of Grayson County, Kentucky

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 24053 residents, 9596 households, and 6966 families in the county. The population density was 47.8 people per square mile (18.46/kmē), making it the 73rd most densely populated county in Kentucky. There were 12802 housing units at an average density of 25.4 per square mile (9.81/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.47 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 102 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 104.4 females. In July 2008, its estimated population was 25497, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 98.11% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, and 0.8% from two or more races.

Grayson County Kentucky Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Grayson County Kentucky School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Grayson County Kentucky GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $27639, making it the 75th wealthiest county by median household income among the Kentucky. The median income for a family in the county was $33080, making it the 75th wealthiest county by median family income among the Kentucky. The per capita income for the county was $14759, it is 72nd wealthiest county by per capita income in Kentucky.

In 2000, 5375 pupils and students, of which 2605 are male and 2770 are female, 22.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 387 nursery or pri school, 264 kindergarten, 2698 elementary school, 1342 high school and 684 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Caneyville CityGrayson County1.631.630627384.81282017273
2Clarkson CityGrayson County0.570.5707941401.71188821625
3Leitchfield CityGrayson County8.88.770.036139700.11503326108
YearPopulation
April 2000 census24053
April 2000 Estimate24055
July 2000 Estimate24116
July 2001 Estimate24173
July 2002 Estimate24218
July 2003 Estimate24598
July 2004 Estimate24893
July 2005 Estimate25086
July 2006 Estimate25214
July 2007 Estimate25311
July 2008 Estimate25497
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school212175387
Kindergarten122142264
Elementary school146612322698
High school5957471342
College or graduate school210474684
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Grayson County, Kentucky$27639$33080$14759
Kentucky, United States$33672$40939$18093
United States$41994$50046$21587