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Grafton

Ohio · 5,764 residents (2025 est.) · 4.931 sq mi
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Grafton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,724. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,355 residents. 11% 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 $216,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
5,657
+146%since 2000
from 2,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
+146%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,764 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Grafton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,724
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,446 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,756
+1%since 2000
from $19,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+14%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,240)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(3,328)
Black21.7%(1,226)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(788)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(315)
Diversity Score73.1%(4,133)
Diversity Score
73
+1820%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+96%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
Female
24.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−71.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Ohio?

Grafton, Ohio has about 5,657 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Ohio?

The typical household in Grafton, Ohio earns about $90,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grafton, Ohio expensive?

In Grafton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $216,100, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Ohio?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grafton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grafton, Ohio?

About 9.2% of people in Grafton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grafton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Grafton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,234 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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