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Grafton

Ohio · 6,636 residents · 4.931 sq mi
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Grafton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,334 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $150,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,636
+188%since 2000
from 2,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,346 / sq mi
+188%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Grafton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,904
−34%since 2000
from $19,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(4,237)
Black32.6%(2,162)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(151)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other2.9%(194)
Diversity Score63%(4,178)
Diversity Score
63
+1554%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
Female
23.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−69.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Ohio?

Grafton, Ohio has about 6,636 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Ohio?

The typical household in Grafton, Ohio earns about $62,500 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 $150,300, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Ohio?

About 8.3% 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 5.2% 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 3,213 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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