Grayson
City in Carter County, Kentucky
Grayson is a city in Carter County, Kentucky, with 3,834 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Olive Hill, 12.8 miles W.
- 3,834residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 1,382 / sq mipopulation density
- 41143ZIP code
About Grayson
Grayson is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Carter County, Kentucky, United States, on U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 64 in the state's northeastern region. It is approximately 21 miles west of Ashland. As of the 2020 census, Grayson had a population of 3,834. Along with Carter County, the city is closely associated with the nearby Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area and is often erroneously included in the MSA being just 9 miles west of the MSA's western boundary.
The city has grown in size substantially since the opening of Interstate 64 in 1975 through Carter County. Immediately afterwards, Grayson experienced several years of commercial sector growth, mainly to serve the Interstate 64 traffic. Since 1990, the city has also seen significant growth in the residential sector with the Interstate making for a faster trip to and from Ashland. Beginning in 1995, AA Highway terminates in Grayson making the city a gateway to the Huntington-Ashland urban area.
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Living in Grayson
- Median household income
- $27,542
- Median home value
- $136,900
- Median rent
- $745/mo
- Median age
- 30.3
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Grayson had 3,834 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,834 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,382 per sq mi (533 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grayson at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Carter County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,834 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.77 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3358° N, 82.9360° W |
| ZIP code | 41143 |
| Official website | graysonky.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2132572 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grayson
- Olive Hill12.8 mi W
- Cannonsburg13.4 mi E
- Ironville15.4 mi NE
- Westwood17.0 mi NE
- Wurtland17.0 mi NE
- Greenup17.1 mi N
- Flatwoods17.3 mi NE
- Bellefonte17.4 mi NE
- Raceland17.5 mi NE
- Russell17.9 mi NE
- Ashland17.9 mi NE
- Worthington18.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grayson
What county is Grayson in?
Grayson is in Carter County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Grayson, KY?
3,834 people lived in Grayson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grayson, KY?
The ZIP code of Grayson is 41143.
What is the elevation of Grayson?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grayson?
Olive Hill (12.8 mi), Cannonsburg (13.4 mi), Ironville (15.4 mi), Westwood (17.0 mi), Wurtland (17.0 mi).
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