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Grafton

North Dakota · 4,284 residents · 3.303 sq mi
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Grafton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,670. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,800. With a median age of 42.5, 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 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,284
−5%since 2000
from 4,516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,297 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Grafton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,670
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,231 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,906
+26%since 2000
from $16,644 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(3,970)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(432)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(1,049)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(3,486)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(602)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other4.5%(191)
Diversity Score40.6%(1,740)
Diversity Score
41
+75%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.8 min
−16%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, North Dakota?

Grafton, North Dakota has about 4,284 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grafton, North Dakota earns about $37,670 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 $64,800, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, North Dakota?

About 15.1% 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 10.8% 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 556 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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