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Grayson, LA
Village in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
Population
613
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
481
ZIP codes
0
Grayson and its ZIP codes
Grayson at a glance
- Grayson is about 4.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,875 a year, 23% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,700 (41% below Louisiana) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Grayson, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grayson, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,875
Poverty rate
32.6%
Median home value
$126,700
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
6.5%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Greek Americans (28), Irish Americans (16), German Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caldwell Parish. PPP loans are for Grayson.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,960
2,233 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,207
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.3M
FY 2026, $6,460 per person
How people get to work
Grayson, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grayson, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
336
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
342
8.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grayson, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Grayson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarksVillage | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| Banks SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3.1 |
| ColumbiaTown | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| OllaTown | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| UraniaTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| TullosTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| SikesVillage | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| WinnsboroCity | 24 mi | 4 |
| TroutCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| JenaTown | 25 mi | 5.5 |
| Good PineCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| BaskinVillage | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
| HarrisonburgVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| ChathamTown | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grayson, LA in?
- Grayson is in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Grayson, LA?
- About 613 people live in Grayson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grayson?
- Nearby places include Clarks (2.3 mi), Banks Springs (2.5 mi), Columbia (4.2 mi), Olla (13 mi), Urania (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023