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Grayson, California

Grayson, California
unincorporated community
census-designated place
Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
Location in Stanislaus County and the state of California
Coordinates: 37°33′53″N 121°10′51″W / 37.56472°N 121.18083°W / 37.56472; -121.18083
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyStanislaus
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.184 sq mi (0.477 km2)
 • Land0.184 sq mi (0.477 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
52 ft (16 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
1,041
 • Density5,700/sq mi (2,200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95363
Area code209
FIPS code06-30882
GNIS feature ID1658661

Grayson is an unincorporated community in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2020 census, up from 952 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Grayson as a census-designated place (CDP). It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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Grayson or Graysonville or Grayson City was founded by a company of seven men, which included Andrew Jackson Grayson (1818–1869).[3] Grayson, a native of Louisiana, brought his family to California in 1846, and was active in the Mexican–American War. He was a self-taught watercolor painter and an authority of Pacific Coast birds.[4]

Graysonville was a steamboat landing on the San Joaquin River from the time of the California Gold Rush until river traffic ended as the water was taken for agriculture.[5]: 81, 145  In 2019 Grayson became home to No Dice car club.

Geography

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Grayson United Community Park

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2), all of it land.[1] The community is at the convergence of the San Joaquin and Tuolumne rivers.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20001,077—
2010952−11.6%
20201,0419.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1860–1870[8][9] 1880-1890[10]
1900[11] 1910[12] 1920[13]
1930[14] 1940[15] 1950[16]
1960[17] 1970[18] 1980[19]
1990[20] 2000[21] 2010[22]

Grayson first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.[21]

2020

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The 2020 United States census reported that Grayson had a population of 1,041. The population density was 5,657.6 inhabitants per square mile (2,184.4/km2). The racial makeup of Grayson was 261 (25.1%) White, 22 (2.1%) African American, 16 (1.5%) Native American, 7 (0.7%) Asian, 1 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 550 (52.8%) from other races, and 184 (17.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 928 persons (89.1%).[23]

The whole population lived in households. There were 267 households, out of which 129 (48.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 164 (61.4%) were married-couple households, 16 (6.0%) were cohabiting couple households, 48 (18.0%) had a female householder with no partner present, and 39 (14.6%) had a male householder with no partner present. 35 households (13.1%) were one person, and 11 (4.1%) were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.9.[23] There were 224 families (83.9% of all households).[24]

The age distribution was 310 people (29.8%) under the age of 18, 120 people (11.5%) aged 18 to 24, 269 people (25.8%) aged 25 to 44, 258 people (24.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 84 people (8.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males.[23]

There were 284 housing units at an average density of 1,543.5 units per square mile (595.9 units/km2), of which 267 (94.0%) were occupied. Of these, 161 (60.3%) were owner-occupied, and 106 (39.7%) were occupied by renters.[23]

2010

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The 2010 United States Census[25] reported that Grayson had a population of 952. The population density was 373.5 inhabitants per square mile (144.2/km2). The racial makeup of Grayson was 455 (47.8%) White, 17 (1.8%) African American, 4 (0.4%) Native American, 3 (0.3%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 417 (43.8%) from other races, and 56 (5.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 819 persons (86.0%).

The Census reported that 952 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 250 households, out of which 143 (57.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 154 (61.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 38 (15.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 25 (10.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 18 (7.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 22 households (8.8%) were made up of individuals, and 6 (2.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.81. There were 217 families (86.8% of all households); the average family size was 4.03.

The population was spread out, with 318 people (33.4%) under the age of 18, 104 people (10.9%) aged 18 to 24, 260 people (27.3%) aged 25 to 44, 204 people (21.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 66 people (6.9%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

There were 280 housing units at an average density of 109.9 per square mile (42.4/km2), of which 161 (64.4%) were owner-occupied, and 89 (35.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 11.9%. 578 people (60.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 374 people (39.3%) lived in rental housing units.

Government

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In the California State Legislature, Grayson is in the 12th senatorial district, represented by Republican Shannon Grove, and the 21st Assembly district, represented by Democrat Diane Papan.[26]

In the United States House of Representatives, Grayson is in California's 13th congressional district and is represented by Democrat Adam Gray.

Water infrastructure

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The groundwater is polluted by nitrates so it is treated by ion exchange before being used as drinking water.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  3. ^ George Henry Tinkham, 1821, History of Stanislaus County California, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles
  4. ^ "Audubon of the West: Andrew Jackson Grayson". Archived from the original on October 31, 2010. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
  5. ^ Jerry MacMullen, Paddlewheel Days In California, Stanford University Press, Stanford, 1970.
  6. ^ a b "Restored Flood Plain Helped Small California Town Survive Atmospheric River". Times of San Diego. Reuters. February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  7. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ a b "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  22. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  23. ^ a b c d "Grayson CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  24. ^ "Grayson CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  25. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Grayson CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  26. ^ "Statewide Database". Regents of the University of California. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.