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Grayson County, KY
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Grayson County, Kentucky.
Population
26,707
Land area
500sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Grayson County
Grayson County at a glance
- Grayson County is 53% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,757, 20% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,600 (20% below Kentucky) and median rent is $658 a month.
- Its largest cities are Leitchfield (6,819), Clarkson (865) and Caneyville (474).
Local data for Grayson County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grayson County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,757
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$164,600
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$658/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,664), German Americans (2,424), Scottish Americans (790).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,185
7,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$559M
FY 2026, $21,168 per person
PPP loans
$30.01M
879 loans, 4,072 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51.52K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grayson County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grayson County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
312
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grayson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grayson County, KY?
- Leitchfield is the largest city or town in Grayson County, with about 6,819 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grayson County?
- Grayson County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42721, 42726, 42754, 42762.
- What is the population of Grayson County, KY?
- About 26,707 people live in Grayson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grayson County?
- Grayson County borders Hardin County, Ohio County, Breckinridge County, Hart County, Butler County, Edmonson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023