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Grifton

North Carolina · 2,539 residents (2025 est.) · 2.682 sq mi
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Grifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,794. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 15% 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 $152,700. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
2,515
+21%since 2000
from 2,073 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−12%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,539 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Grifton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,794
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,853 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,486
+49%since 2000
from $16,488 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+15%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
62.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+89%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(1,275)
Black33.1%(687)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(98)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(1,306)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(1,009)
Black38.8%(977)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(430)
Asian2.2%(56)
Other1.7%(43)
Diversity Score82.3%(2,069)
Diversity Score
82
+31%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
20.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grifton, North Carolina?

Grifton, North Carolina has about 2,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grifton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Grifton, North Carolina earns about $36,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grifton, North Carolina expensive?

In Grifton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $152,700.

How educated are people in Grifton, North Carolina?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Grifton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grifton, North Carolina?

About 32.7% of people in Grifton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grifton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Grifton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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