Gray township, Arkansas
Gray township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gray township is a geographic entity located in White County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,363. The land area covers 42.75 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,363 | ±1,105 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,299 | ±549 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,729 | ±604 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,299 | ±549 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,430 | ±435 |
| Median Home Value | $181,100 | ±$11,455 |
| Median Gross Rent | $908 | ±$33 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,446 | ±$7,033 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,936 | ±$1,987 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,381 | ±916 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,653 | ±846 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.3% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 79,091 (2024)
ID: 160887
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
300 N SPRUCE ST, SEARCY AR 72143-7719
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | SEARCY, AR | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SEARCY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BALD KNOB, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BALD KNOB, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | BEEBE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BALD KNOB, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Searcy Beauty College
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College Vocational | 4.2 mi away | 1004 S Main St, Searcy, AR, 72143 |
5012686300
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JANET & LARRY CRAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 1609 WEST BEEBE CAPPS EXPRESSWAY, SEARCY, AR, 72143 |
(501) 279-2870
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Harding University
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College | 4.5 mi away | 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy, AR, 72149-5615 |
5012794000
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SEARCY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 113 E. PLEASURE AVE., SEARCY, AR, 72143 |
(501) 268-2449
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Arkansas State University-Beebe
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College | 14.3 mi away | 1000 Iowa Street, Beebe, AR, 72012-1000 |
5018823600
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BALDWIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 612 VAN BUREN, JUDSONIA, AR, 72081 |
(501) 729-3995
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PANGBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 914 MAIN STREET, PANGBURN, AR, 72121 |
(501) 728-4612
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LYDA MILLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 2609 HWY. 368 N., BALD KNOB, AR, 72010 |
(501) 724-5452
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GOFF PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 323 N. ELM ST, BEEBE, AR, 72012 |
(501) 882-3235
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ROSE BUD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 548A HWY. 5, ROSE BUD, AR, 72137 |
(501) 556-4447
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SEARCY, AR US, located 4.8 miles from Gray township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.1° | 30.0° | 39.6° | 3.58" | 0.7" |
| February | 54.1° | 33.2° | 43.6° | 3.90" | 0.6" |
| March | 63.0° | 41.5° | 52.3° | 5.07" | 0.4" |
| April | 73.0° | 50.4° | 61.7° | 5.42" | 0.0" |
| May | 81.6° | 60.6° | 71.1° | 5.93" | 0.0" |
| June | 89.6° | 69.3° | 79.4° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| July | 93.0° | 72.6° | 82.8° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| August | 92.1° | 70.9° | 81.5° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.4° | 63.0° | 74.2° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.8° | 50.7° | 62.2° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.3° | 40.3° | 50.8° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| December | 51.6° | 33.0° | 42.3° | 4.91" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Higginson town | Town | 6.7 mi | — |
| Letona town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Kensett city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Garner town | Town | 8.7 mi | — |
| Judsonia city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0514593166. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.