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Grifton

North Carolina · 2,448 residents · 2.682 sq mi
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Grifton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,846. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,300. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,448
+18%since 2000
from 2,073 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
−1%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Grifton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,846
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,854
+26%since 2000
from $16,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(1,107)
Black40%(978)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(262)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score74.8%(1,831)
Diversity Score
75
+19%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grifton, North Carolina?

Grifton, North Carolina has about 2,448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grifton, North Carolina earns about $31,846 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 $82,300, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Grifton, North Carolina?

About 10.0% 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 27.3% 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 31 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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