Grayson, Georgia

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Grayson, Georgia
City
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Grayson City Hall
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Motto(s): 
"Steadfast and True" [1]
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Location in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°53′25″N83°57′28″W / 33.89028°N 83.95778°W / 33.89028; -83.95778
Country United States
State Georgia
County Gwinnett
Government
 • MayorAllison Wilkerson
Area
[2]
 • Total2.57 sq mi (6.66 km2)
 • Land2.51 sq mi (6.50 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,079 ft (329 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,730
 • Density1,884.46/sq mi (727.70/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30017
Area code 770
FIPS code 13-34596 [4]
GNIS feature ID2403733 [3]
Website www.cityofgrayson.org

Grayson is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The 2020 estimated population of Grayson, GA is 4740 people. [5] The population was 2,666 at the 2010 census, [6] up from 765 in 2000.

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Geography

Grayson is located southeast of the center of Gwinnett County at 33°53′36″N83°57′20″W / 33.89333°N 83.95556°W / 33.89333; -83.95556 (33.893306, -83.955420). [7] Georgia State Route 20 is the main highway through town, leading north 5 miles (8 km) into Lawrenceville, the county seat, and southeast five miles to Loganville. Georgia State Route 84 (Grayson Parkway) leads southwest five miles to Snellville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.53 square miles (6.55 km2), of which 2.47 square miles (6.40 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.15 km2), or 2.30%, is water. [6]

Climate

Grayson has a Humid Subtropical Climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa"). Grayson falls under the USDA 7b Plant Hardiness zone. [8]

Climate data for Grayson, Georgia
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)51.6
(10.9)		55.5
(13.1)		63.7
(17.6)		71.9
(22.2)		79.1
(26.2)		85.4
(29.7)		88.3
(31.3)		87.5
(30.8)		82.1
(27.8)		73.0
(22.8)		62.6
(17.0)		54.3
(12.4)		71.3
(21.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)31.7
(−0.2)		34.5
(1.4)		40.5
(4.7)		48.2
(9.0)		57.3
(14.1)		65.3
(18.5)		68.8
(20.4)		68.0
(20.0)		61.9
(16.6)		50.7
(10.4)		39.8
(4.3)		34.7
(1.5)		50.1
(10.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm)4.88
(124)		4.77
(121)		5.0
(130)		4.16
(106)		3.85
(98)		4.71
(120)		4.84
(123)		4.4
(110)		3.86
(98)		3.55
(90)		4.18
(106)		4.73
(120)		52.93
(1,344)
Source: [9]

Grayson suffered a damaging tornado on June 27, 1994, killing a 10-year-old girl. The city has been benefitting from exurban growth in eastern Gwinnett County, especially in the late 1990s and through the 2000s.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 278—
1920 32215.8%
1930 245−23.9%
1940 228−6.9%
1950 227−0.4%
1960 28224.2%
1970 36629.8%
1980 46426.8%
1990 52914.0%
2000 76544.6%
2010 2,666248.5%
2020 4,73077.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]

2020 census

Grayson racial composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)1,69135.75%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)1,82738.63%
Native American 140.3%
Asian 57612.18%
Pacific Islander 30.06%
Other/Mixed 2234.71%
Hispanic or Latino 3968.37%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,730 people, 1,245 households, and 1,049 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of 2010, Grayson had a population of 2,666. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 62.8% white, 23.8% black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 9.0% Asian, and 4% from other races. 4.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. [12]

2000 census

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 765 people, 276 households, and 226 families residing in the city. The population density was 435.8 inhabitants per square mile (168.3/km2). There were 288 housing units at an average density of 164.1 per square mile (63.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.77% White, 3.53% African American, 0.39% Asian, 0.65% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 276 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,750, and the median income for a family was $61,618. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,695. About 6.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The city government of Grayson consists of a mayor and four council members.

The current mayor and council members are: [13]

Arts and culture

Modeled after Snellville Days in nearby Snellville, Grayson Day Festival, held annually on a Saturday at the end of April, features a parade down Main Street, food vendors, crafts, and live music. The city and local businesses sponsor the event, which takes place mostly in the centrally located Grayson City Park. The football team, marching band, and cheerleaders from Grayson High School, as well as other local organizations, politicians, and groups make the parade a favorite tradition among residents.

History

The city of Grayson was first called Trip. [14] In 1901, John Ellery Jacobs, the postmaster and civic leader, wrote to the post office department requesting that Trip, Georgia be changed to Berkley, Georgia. On December 6, 1901, the General Assembly of Georgia approved an act to incorporate the town and change the name. Shortly after, Ellery Jacobs was notified that there was already a Berkley, Georgia. He then suggested Graymount (because there was a clear view of Stone Mountain), but it was also taken. He then suggested the name of Grayson, Georgia.

Education

The county operates Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Gwinnett County Public Library operates the Grayson Library Branch. [15]

Notable people

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  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grayson, Georgia
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  6. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Grayson city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2016.[ dead link ]
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