Gray is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 8,427 people and two associated neighborhoods, Gray is the 36th largest community in Maine. Gray real estate is some of the most expensive in Maine, although Gray house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Gray is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Gray is a town of managers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Gray who work in business and financial occupations (13.76%), office and administrative support (12.52%), and management occupations (11.76%). Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 10.53% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Gray is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Gray’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.Gray is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.20% of adults in Gray have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Gray in 2022 was $51,369, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $205,476 for a family of four. However, Gray contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. 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 Asian. Important ancestries of people in Gray include English, Irish, French, German, and French Canadian. The most common language spoken in Gray is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
