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Grafton

Wisconsin · 11,459 residents · 5.238 sq mi
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Grafton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $216,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% 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
11,459
+11%since 2000
from 10,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,188 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Grafton
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,544
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,918 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,127
+24%since 2000
from $25,948 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$748
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(9,954)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(165)
Asian0.7%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(670)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(10,772)
Black0.7%(81)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(266)
Asian1.7%(195)
Other1.4%(166)
Diversity Score14.8%(1,696)
Diversity Score
15
+128%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Wisconsin?

Grafton, Wisconsin has about 11,459 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Grafton, Wisconsin earns about $65,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grafton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Grafton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $216,300, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Wisconsin?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grafton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grafton, Wisconsin?

About 5.5% of people in Grafton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grafton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Grafton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,119 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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