Gray County Population

1880–2026

20,907

2026 projection

1.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Gray County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202620,907-120.06%
202520,919-120.06%
202420,931-270.13%
202320,958+70.03%
202220,951-1670.79%
202121,118-790.37%
202021,197-6522.98%
201921,849-1570.71%
201822,006-830.38%
201722,089-6242.75%

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Gray County Demographics

36.9median age

Median age

Female37.6 yrs
Male36.7 yrs

Adults

15,832
3,508 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults12,324 other adults

Sex

Female 46.5% · 9,794Male 53.5% · 11,251

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 210 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Gray County Income

$59,614median household income

Median household income

$59,614

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,086

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.7%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Gray County Marital Status

51% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married51%49%53%
Never married27%33%21%
Divorced13%14%13%
Widowed6%3%9%
Separated3%2%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201