Grays River, WA Demographics

A map of Grays River's Population by Race

Grays River, Washington has an estimated population of 195, a large decrease from the 248 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grays River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grays River has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grays River, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 12.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grays River is ranked the 559th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Grays River was ranked the 544th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grays River's White Population

182 residents of Grays River, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grays River is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Grays River ranks 69th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grays River's White population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. White residents' share of Grays River's population has increased from 87.5% to 93.3%.

Grays River is more White than neighboring Rosburg (86.7% White), Skamokawa Valley (92% White), and Knappa (91.8% White). Grays River is less White than neighboring Altoona (100% White), and Deep River (100% White).

Grays River's Black Population

0 residents of Grays River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grays River is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Grays River ranks 180th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grays River's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Grays River's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Grays River is less Black than neighboring Rosburg (1.7% Black).

Grays River's Asian Population

0 residents of Grays River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grays River is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Grays River ranks 344th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grays River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Grays River's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Grays River is less Asian than neighboring Rosburg (3.2% Asian), and Knappa (1.2% Asian).

Grays River's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Grays River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grays River is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Grays River ranks 589th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grays River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Grays River's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Grays River is less Hispanic than neighboring Knappa (2.2% Hispanic).

Grays River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Grays River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grays River is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Grays River ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grays River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grays River's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Grays River's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Grays River, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grays River is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Grays River ranks 357th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grays River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Grays River's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.7%.

Grays River is more Multiracial than neighboring Altoona (0% Multiracial), Deep River (0% Multiracial), and Knappa (4.7% Multiracial). Grays River is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosburg (8.3% Multiracial), and Skamokawa Valley (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.