Checked
Gray, GA
City in Jones County, Georgia.
Population
3,512
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
885
ZIP codes
0
Gray and its ZIP codes
Gray at a glance
- Gray is about 4.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,114 a year, 5% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,400 (25% below Georgia) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Gray, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gray, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,114
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$226,400
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (119), Irish Americans (117), Italian Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Gray.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,377
4,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,324
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$168M
FY 2026, $5,918 per person
How people get to work
Gray, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gray, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
228
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gray, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Gray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GordonCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| IveyCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| BolingbrokeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 16 mi | 249.4 |
| HardwickCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| JulietteCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| MilledgevilleCity | 18 mi | 20.3 |
| SmarrCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| McIntyreTown | 22 mi | 5.2 |
| MonticelloCity | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| ForsythCity | 23 mi | 9 |
| Crooked CreekCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| EatontonCity | 24 mi | 20.5 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| IrwintonCity | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| CentervilleCity | 26 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gray, GA in?
- Gray is in Jones County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Gray, GA?
- About 3,512 people live in Gray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gray?
- Nearby places include Gordon (14 mi), Ivey (15 mi), Bolingbroke (16 mi), Macon-Bibb County (16 mi), Hardwick (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023