Gray is a somewhat small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 5,518 people and four associated neighborhoods, Gray is the 84th largest community in Louisiana.Unlike some towns, Gray isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Gray are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gray is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Gray who work in management occupations (15.11%), sales jobs (14.23%), and healthcare suport services (8.07%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Gray is worth considering.The percentage of people in Gray with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 12.32% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Gray in 2022 was $26,453, which is middle income relative to Louisiana, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $105,812 for a family of four. However, Gray contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Gray is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Gray home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gray residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Gray include French, French Canadian, Scots-Irish, Scottish, and German. The most common language spoken in Gray is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Vietnamese.
