Texas

Grayson

135,543
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Grayson

Grayson, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 2,008. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 135,543.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Colbert's Ferry, Quantrill in Texas – Skirmish at Sherman, Lee-Peacock Feud — North Texas 1867-1869, and 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020135,543
2010120,877
2000110,595
199095,021
198089,796
197083,225
196073,043
195070,467
194069,499
193065,843
192074,165
191065,996
190063,661
189053,211
188038,108
187014,387
18608,184
18502,008
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Grayson

Military engagements that took place in Grayson, Texas.

Skirmish at Colbert's Ferry
1863
Quantrill in Texas – Skirmish at Sherman
1864
Lee-Peacock Feud — North Texas 1867-1869
1867
Lee-Peacock Feud Texas
1867

Historic places in Grayson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Grayson, Texas.

Sherman US Post Office and Courthouse
Sherman
Eisenhower Birthplace
Denison
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Frequently asked about Grayson

When does Grayson first appear in the US census?
Grayson, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 2,008.
What is the population of Grayson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Grayson had a recorded population of 135,543.
Were any battles fought in Grayson?
4 documented military engagements took place in Grayson, including Skirmish at Colbert's Ferry, Quantrill in Texas – Skirmish at Sherman, Lee-Peacock Feud — North Texas 1867-1869.
How many historic places are in Grayson?
17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Grayson, Texas.
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