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Grafton

Iowa · 212 residents (2025 est.) · 0.321 sq mi
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Grafton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−7%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+34%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1882332793253701990201020202024Grafton
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,649
+144%since 2000
from $14,201 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+52%since 2010
from 0.296 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(258)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(31)
Diversity Score
12
+1234%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 59.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Iowa?

Grafton, Iowa has about 271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Iowa?

The typical household in Grafton, Iowa earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grafton, Iowa expensive?

In Grafton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Iowa?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Grafton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grafton, Iowa?

About 10.0% of people in Grafton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grafton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Grafton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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