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Graton

California · 1,806 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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Graton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $878,100. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,806
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,815 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+19%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Graton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,429
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,106
+198%since 2000
from $21,844 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.620
+65%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$878,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,826
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $881 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
+77%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(1,371)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(350)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(785)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(1,301)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(306)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other9.2%(167)
Diversity Score55.5%(1,002)
Diversity Score
55
+28%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.2%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2016
from 78.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2016
from 19.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graton, California?

Graton, California has about 1,806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Graton, California?

The typical household in Graton, California earns about $91,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graton, California expensive?

In Graton, California, the median home is worth about $878,100, and the typical rent is about $2,826 a month.

How educated are people in Graton, California?

About 53.5% of adults age 25 and over in Graton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graton, California?

About 24.3% of people in Graton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Graton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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