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Graford

Texas · 742 residents (2025 est.) · 0.718 sq mi
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Graford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $127,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
654
+13%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
911 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 805 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
−3%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:742 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5536287047808551990201020202024Graford
2024654
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,938
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,217
+139%since 2000
from $12,648 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
−10%since 2010
from 0.544 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+110%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(544)
Black3.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(17)
Diversity Score36.8%(241)
Diversity Score
37
+215%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2013
from 65.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graford, Texas?

Graford, Texas has about 654 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Graford, Texas?

The typical household in Graford, Texas earns about $60,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graford, Texas expensive?

In Graford, Texas, the median home is worth about $127,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Graford, Texas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Graford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graford, Texas?

About 14.1% of people in Graford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Graford, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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