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Graton

California · 1,683 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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Graton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,080. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $744,800. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $744,800, the poverty rate sits 62% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,683
−7%since 2000
from 1,815 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+24%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Graton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,080
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,581
+40%since 2000
from $21,844 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$744,800
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $881 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
11.6
+114%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(1,203)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(298)
Asian1.5%(25)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score44.5%(749)
Diversity Score
44
+3%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graton, California?

Graton, California has about 1,683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Graton, California?

The typical household in Graton, California earns about $64,080 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 $744,800, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Graton, California?

About 54.4% 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 20.8% 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 222 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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