Grayson, Louisiana facts for kids
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Grayson, Louisiana
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U.S. Post Office in Grayson
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Location of Grayson in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 449 |
| • Rank | CW: 2nd |
| • Density | 352.71/sq mi (136.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71435
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-31250 |
Grayson is a small village in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. A village is a community smaller than a town. In 2010, about 532 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 449.
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Where is Grayson Located?
Grayson is found in the southwest part of Caldwell Parish. It is located at 32°2′55″N 92°6′42″W / 32.04861°N 92.11167°W. U.S. Route 165 goes right through the middle of the village.
This road leads northeast about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Columbia. Columbia is the main town, or "parish seat," of Caldwell Parish. The road also goes southwest about 13 miles (21 km) to Olla.
Grayson's Size
The United States Census Bureau says Grayson covers a total area of about 1.27 square miles (3.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People from Grayson
Some important people were born in Grayson.
John J. McKeithen
John J. McKeithen was born in Grayson in 1918. He later became the Governor of Louisiana. While he is mostly known for his time in Columbia, his early life started here.
Hubert D. Humphreys
Another notable person is Hubert D. Humphreys. He was a historian from Louisiana. He grew up in Grayson. In 1992, he wrote an article about the village. This article was published in a journal called North Louisiana History.
Grayson's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 337 | — | |
| 1930 | 435 | 29.1% | |
| 1940 | 407 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 455 | 11.8% | |
| 1960 | 428 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 516 | 20.6% | |
| 1980 | 564 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 529 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 531 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 532 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 449 | −15.6% | |
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The number of people living in Grayson has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 337 residents. The population grew to 532 by 2010. By 2020, it was 449 people.
Who Lives in Grayson?
In 2000, there were 531 people living in Grayson. These people lived in 227 homes. About 167 of these were families.
The village had about 418 people per square mile (161 per square kilometer). There were 260 housing units in total.
Diversity in Grayson
Most people in Grayson were White (88.89%). About 9.79% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. This included 0.56% from other races and 0.75% from two or more races. About 1.88% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 227 homes, 32.2% had children under 18 living there. About 47.1% were married couples. Some homes (22.5%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 25.1% of homes were single individuals.
Many people lived alone. About 13.7% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves. The average home had 2.34 people. The average family had 2.78 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.2% were under 18. About 16.2% were 65 or older. The average age in the village was 38 years old.
Income in Grayson
In 2000, the average income for a home in Grayson was $28,125. For families, the average income was $33,250. Men earned about $30,556, while women earned about $20,536.
The average income per person in the village was $14,491. About 25.6% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 38.2% of those under 18. It also included 16.3% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Grayson (Luisiana) para niños
