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Grafton

Wisconsin · 12,094 residents · 5.238 sq mi
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Grafton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,918. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $241,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,094
+17%since 2000
from 10,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,309 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+17%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Grafton
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,918
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,918 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,258
+55%since 2000
from $25,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(10,812)
Black1%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(372)
Asian3.2%(389)
Other1.9%(235)
Diversity Score22%(2,657)
Diversity Score
22
+238%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, Wisconsin?

Grafton, Wisconsin has about 12,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Grafton, Wisconsin earns about $74,918 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 $241,000, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, Wisconsin?

About 44.6% 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 4.2% 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 2,754 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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