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Grafton

West Virginia · 4,529 residents (2025 est.) · 3.672 sq mi
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Grafton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,402. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 871 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,600. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,618
−16%since 2000
from 5,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−5%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,529 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Grafton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,402
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,981 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,962
+115%since 2000
from $11,616 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+10%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(5,355)
Black0.8%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(37)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,368)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(244)
Diversity Score12.8%(592)
Diversity Score
13
+221%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% 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
21.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grafton, West Virginia?

Grafton, West Virginia has about 4,618 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grafton, West Virginia?

The typical household in Grafton, West Virginia earns about $40,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grafton, West Virginia expensive?

In Grafton, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Grafton, West Virginia?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Grafton, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grafton, West Virginia?

About 24.9% of people in Grafton, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grafton, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Grafton, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 906 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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