Grayville: Demographics & People
Grayville is home to 1,590 people, in 669 households. Population grew 5.0% from 1,515 (2022) to 1,590 (2024). Median age 41.5 years. (2.8y younger than White County; 3.8y older than Illinois). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 95% White (non-Hispanic) and 1% Black. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.06). 58% of households are family-led. County is gaining 240 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Illinois avg 2.5).
- 42% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Illinois 38%).
- 97 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Illinois 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 5.0% from 1,515 (2022) to 1,590 (2024) — about 8.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,669 (extrapolated at 2.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,779.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 6,245 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,515 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,590 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 1,590 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Population Estimate | 1,779 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.5y is 2.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.5 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,590 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 381 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 216.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 593.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 400 |
| Population under 18 | 381 |
| Median age | 41.5 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,590 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.06 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 1,449 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 17 |
| Asian residents | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 21 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 6.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 96.8% |
| Asian population | 0.9% (vs Illinois 6.1%) |
| Black population | 1.1% (vs Illinois 9.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.0% (vs Illinois 17.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 95.2% (vs Illinois 54.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 861 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 695 |
| Share born in this state | 54.2% |
| Share born in another state | 45.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 43.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 21 |
| From Africa | 10 |
Households & Family Composition
669 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 58% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 374 families, 17% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 358 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 374 |
| Married couples with children | 64 |
| Single-parent households | 21 |
| Average household size | 2.34 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 28.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 20 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 3 |
| Family households | 387 households (vs Illinois 9,709) |
| Households that are families | 57.8% (vs Illinois 62.4%) |
| Total households | 669 households (vs Illinois 14,867) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 6.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 240 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 5,855 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 5,615 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 240 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 168 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 37 residents live in group quarters (2.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 37 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 15 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 17047 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 17 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 047 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Edwards |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 38.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 17047 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Edwards County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 103 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 17047 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Edwards County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 42.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 50.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 6,395 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,590, growing, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,590 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Town Summary · County | Edwards County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade