Grayling
City in Crawford County, Michigan
Grayling is a city in Crawford County, Michigan, with 1,867 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,138 ft (347 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bear Lake, 12.1 miles W.
- 1,867residents (2020 Census)
- 1,138 ftelevation · 347 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 911 / sq mipopulation density
- 49738ZIP code
About Grayling
Grayling ( GRAY-ling) is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the only incorporated community in Crawford County. As of the 2020 census, Grayling had a population of 1,867. The city is surrounded by Grayling Charter Township, but the two are administered autonomously.
The city is located in the middle of the Northern Michigan region at the junctions of Interstate 75, U.S. Route 127, M-72, and M-93. Grayling is well known for hosting the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon in July of every year since 1947. The city is named after the grayling species of fish once abundant in the Au Sable River, although the species has been extirpated in Michigan since 1936. There have been many attempts to bring grayling back to the area but none have been successful.
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Living in Grayling
- Median household income
- $32,545
- Median home value
- $160,800
- Median rent
- $788/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Grayling had 1,867 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,867 |
|---|---|
| Density | 911 per sq mi (352 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grayling at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Crawford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,867 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.05 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6580° N, 84.7111° W |
| ZIP code | 49738 |
| Official website | cityofgrayling.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2634640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grayling
- Bear Lake12.1 mi W
- Roscommon13.3 mi SE
- Manistee Lake17.5 mi NW
- Lakes of the North20.6 mi NW
- Kalkaska23.8 mi W
- Mancelona24.1 mi NW
- Houghton Lake24.7 mi S
- Prudenville24.8 mi S
- Lewiston25.1 mi NE
- Gaylord25.1 mi N
- St. Helen25.4 mi SE
- Alba25.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grayling
What county is Grayling in?
Grayling is in Crawford County, Michigan.
What is the population of Grayling, MI?
1,867 people lived in Grayling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grayling, MI?
The ZIP code of Grayling is 49738.
What is the elevation of Grayling?
1,138 feet (347 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grayling?
Bear Lake (12.1 mi), Roscommon (13.3 mi), Manistee Lake (17.5 mi), Lakes of the North (20.6 mi), Kalkaska (23.8 mi).
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