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Grafton

Ohio · 5,895 residents · 4.931 sq mi
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Grafton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,455. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,593 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $140,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,895
+156%since 2000
from 2,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,195 / sq mi
+156%since 2000
from 467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+16%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K1990201020202024Grafton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,455
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,939
−24%since 2000
from $19,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(3,985)
Black26.5%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(201)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other4.8%(281)
Diversity Score61.8%(3,643)
Diversity Score
62
+1524%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+98%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
81.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
Female
18.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Ohio?

Grafton, Ohio has about 5,895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Ohio?

The typical household in Grafton, Ohio earns about $67,455 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 $140,700, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Ohio?

About 10.5% 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 7.5% 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 2,472 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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