Grayson County, Kentucky
Grayson County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Grayson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,746 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,480 inhabitants. Its county seat is Leitchfield. The county was created 216 years ago in 1810.
County Snapshot
Grayson County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
4
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Kentucky counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
LeitchfieldPopulation 6,819
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Quick Facts about Grayson County
| Population | 26,480 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Grayson County, Grayson County |
| Area | 1323 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4608,-86.3439 |
| Named for | William Grayson |
| Capital | Leitchfield |
| Establishment | January 25, 1810 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 14:34:23 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.77% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Grayson County is located at 37°27'39"N 86°20'38"W (37.4608200, -86.3438800). It has 5 neighbors: Hart County, Breckinridge County, Butler County, Edmonson County and Ohio County.
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The largest city of Grayson County is Leitchfield with a population of 6,819. Other cities include, Clarkson population 887, Caneyville population 603 and Concord population 31. See all Grayson County cities & populated places.
Grayson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grayson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leitchfield | 6,819 | City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Clarkson | 887 | Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Caneyville | 603 | Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Concord | 31 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Grayson County increased by 2.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,746 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,752 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,792 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,948 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,066 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,138 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,093 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,286 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,293 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,427 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,480 | 0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Grayson County (1)
American politician (1801-1866) William McDaniel was born in Grayson County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Grayson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 138,318 people.
- Grayson County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 15,493 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
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