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Grafton

Illinois · 674 residents · 3.712 sq mi
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Grafton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,300. With a median age of 49.4, 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 49.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
674
+11%since 2000
from 609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
182 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+13%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5356407448489531990201020202024Grafton
2024734
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,231
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,706 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,282
+42%since 2000
from $21,989 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,300
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+94%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(597)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(632)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(58)
Diversity Score
9
+198%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Illinois?

Grafton, Illinois has about 674 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Illinois?

The typical household in Grafton, Illinois earns about $49,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grafton, Illinois expensive?

In Grafton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $190,300, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Illinois?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grafton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grafton, Illinois?

About 13.6% of people in Grafton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grafton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Grafton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 244 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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