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Wisconsin · 368 residents (2025 est.) · 0.545 sq mi
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Granton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,194. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,400. At a median age of 28.3, 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 28.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
345
−15%since 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
633 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.3
−14%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:368 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3103574054524991990201020202024Granton
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,194
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,288 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,146
+139%since 2000
from $12,218 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+13%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(397)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(285)
Black2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(25)
Diversity Score38.2%(132)
Diversity Score
38
+936%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granton, Wisconsin?

Granton, Wisconsin has about 345 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Granton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Granton, Wisconsin earns about $58,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Granton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $110,400, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Granton, Wisconsin?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Granton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granton, Wisconsin?

About 26.3% of people in Granton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Granton, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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