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A town of 134, settled in 1902.
Grayson’s average trip to work is 40 minutes, above both Oklahoma’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 2 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower median household income than Grayson. Grayson Jail is on the National Register of Historic Places. Grayson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 411 in 1910, 127 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Grayson, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Grayson.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Grayson’s median age is 47.5 years, above both the Oklahoma town median (36.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Grayson has grown 3.1% since 2020, to 134 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 26% of residents (16% statewide).
| Grayson | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 20% | 29% |
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.4 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Grayson | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.4% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.2% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.6% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.8% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.8% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Grayson for work: only 0% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Grayson. The top destinations are Tulsa (16%), Okmulgee (13%) and Henryetta (7%).
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Grayson has mild winters and hot summers. Grayson’s July high is 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
50% of Grayson adults have obesity. Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Grayson. 60% of Grayson adults have high blood pressure.
| Grayson | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 41% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 14% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 34% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 8.2% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Grayson | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 8.2% | 14% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 18.2% | 25.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 7.8% | 3.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
2 within 15 miles of the center of Grayson
About 0 of every 100 Grayson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Where Grayson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Grayson is a town in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 127 at the 2020 census.
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Grayson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.