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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Grafton

North Dakota · 4,516 residents · 3.303 sq mi
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Grafton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,231. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,516
−7%since 1990
from 4,840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,367 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,465 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+15%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Grafton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,231
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,122 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,644
+38%since 1990
from $12,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
66.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
34.0% rent
1.8
−25%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(4,624)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5%(244)
Asian0.7%(36)
Diversity Score21.2%(1,025)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(3,970)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(432)
Asian0.3%(15)
Diversity Score23.2%(1,049)
23
+10%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
+13%since 1990
from 9.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Grafton, North Dakota?

Grafton, North Dakota has about 4,516 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Grafton, North Dakota?

The typical household in Grafton, North Dakota earns about $33,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grafton, North Dakota expensive?

In Grafton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, North Dakota?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grafton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grafton, North Dakota?

About 12.2% of people in Grafton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grafton, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Grafton, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 324 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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