Grayson, Kentucky facts for kids
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Grayson, Kentucky
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Carter County Courthouse in Grayson
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| Motto(s):
"Heart of the parks"
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Location of Grayson in Carter County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carter |
| Named for | landowner William Grayson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Land | 2.77 sq mi (7.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,834  |
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3,820 |
| • Density | 1,384.12/sq mi (534.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41143
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-32572 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403732 |
Grayson is a city in Carter County, Kentucky, United States. It is the main city of Carter County. Grayson is located in the northeastern part of Kentucky. You can find it along U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 64.
The city is about 21 miles west of Ashland. In 2010, about 4,217 people lived in Grayson. The city has grown a lot since Interstate 64 opened in 1975. This highway made it easier for people to travel to and from Ashland.
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History of Grayson
After the American Revolutionary War, a soldier named Colonel William Grayson received a large piece of land. This land was given to him for his service in the war. In 1838, a small part of this land was chosen to build a new town. This town was named Grayson, after Colonel William Grayson.
The town of Grayson officially became a city on February 6, 1844. It was later fully recognized as a city on February 22, 1860. Grayson, Kentucky, was also a stop on the Eastern Kentucky Railway.
Grayson's Location and Roads
Grayson is in the middle-eastern part of Carter County. It sits along the Little Sandy River. This river flows into the Ohio River.
Major roads run through Grayson. Route 60 goes through the city as Main Street. Other important roads, Kentucky Route 1 and Kentucky Route 7, also meet in downtown Grayson. Interstate 64 passes through the northern part of the city. You can get onto KY 7 from Exit 172 of I-64.
Another important road, Kentucky Route 9, also known as the AA Highway, starts near Grayson. It goes for about 111 miles towards the Cincinnati area. From Grayson, Huntington, West Virginia, is about 29 miles east on I-64. Lexington is about 96 miles to the west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Grayson covers about 2.83 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Grayson's Weather
Grayson has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. Since 2002, Grayson has had several strong storms. These storms caused enough damage that the government had to help with recovery efforts.
Schools and Learning in Grayson
Grayson is part of the Carter County Schools system. Several schools are located right in the city:
- Heritage Elementary School
- Prichard Elementary School
- East Carter Middle School
- East Carter High School
The campus of Kentucky Christian University is also in Grayson. This university used to be called Kentucky Christian College. Grayson also has a public library. It is a branch of the Carter County Public Library.
Grayson's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 152 | — | |
| 1880 | 447 | 194.1% | |
| 1890 | 433 | −3.1% | |
| 1900 | 606 | 40.0% | |
| 1910 | 735 | 21.3% | |
| 1920 | 822 | 11.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,022 | 24.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,176 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,363 | 15.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,692 | 24.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,184 | 29.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,423 | 56.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,510 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,877 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,217 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,834 | −9.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 3,820 | −9.4% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 3,877 people living in Grayson. There were 1,415 households, which are groups of people living together. About 938 of these were families. The population density was about 1,549 people per square mile.
About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.31 people. The average family had 2.86 people.
The population of Grayson is spread out across different age groups. About 21.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19% were between 18 and 24. The median age in the city was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32, and half were older.
Famous People from Grayson
- Charlie Borders, a former state senator in Kentucky.
- Montana Fouts, a talented softball pitcher for the University of Alabama.
- Jason Smith, a chef and TV personality.
- Robin L. Webb, a state senator and former state representative in Kentucky.
- Jill York, a former member of the Kentucky House of Representatives.
