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Grafton

Iowa · 252 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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Grafton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,900. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252
−13%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
785 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882332793253701990201020202024Grafton
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,491
+51%since 2000
from $14,201 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+31%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score6.5%(16)
Diversity Score
7
+654%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Iowa?

Grafton, Iowa has about 252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Iowa?

The typical household in Grafton, Iowa earns about $37,917 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Iowa?

About 10.6% 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 3.2% 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 53 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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