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Grafton

Illinois · 626 residents · 3.712 sq mi
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Grafton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $215,500. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
626
+3%since 2000
from 609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+25%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5356407448489531990201020202024Grafton
2024734
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,706 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,330
+70%since 2000
from $21,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,500
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
21.6% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(571)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other5.8%(36)
Diversity Score20.6%(129)
Diversity Score
21
+620%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Illinois?

Grafton, Illinois has about 626 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Illinois?

The typical household in Grafton, Illinois earns about $55,625 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 $215,500, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Illinois?

About 22.9% 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 20.4% 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 292 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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