Grifton is a town located in Pitt County North Carolina. Grifton has a 2024 population of 2,527. Grifton is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 3.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,447 in 2020.
The average household income in Grifton is $52,948 with a poverty rate of 27.82%. The median age in Grifton is 35.9 years: 31.1 years for males, and 49 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,223 | 45.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,154 | 43.12% |
| Other race | 248 | 9.27% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,222 | 2.18 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Non Family | 553 | 1.37 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Female | 326 | 2.83 | 18.4 | 81.6 |
| Married | 284 | 2.81 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Male | 59 | 3.08 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
38.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 7.14% |
| Associates Degree | 202 | 11.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 4.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 3.66% |
| High School Graduate | 629 | 37.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 6.55% |
| Some College | 489 | 28.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 836 | 748 | 52 |
| Black | 724 | 634 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 66 | 6 |
| Other Race | 101 | 57 | 3 |
| Native American | 16 | 9 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,159 | $0 | $32,159 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,750 | $0 | $55,875 |
| High School Graduate | $32,664 | $24,688 | $33,059 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,625 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,237 | $34,073 | $32,883 |
| Some College | $34,662 | $45,750 | $27,500 |
$33,237
Average Earnings
$34,073
Average Male
$32,883
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.43% of Grifton residents speak only English, while 10.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,149 | 350 | 30.46% |
| Black | 1,154 | 194 | 16.81% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 190 | 60.13% |
| Other | 248 | 153 | 61.69% |
| Native | 24 | 14 | 58.33% |
| Multiple | 27 | 3 | 11.11% |
27.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.54%
Male Poverty Rate
35.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grifton is Other, with 61.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grifton is Multiple, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.09% |
| High School | 24.01% |
| Some College | 9.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.99% |
| Female Employed | 29.54% |
| Male Employed | 5.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,203 | $56,864 |
| Households | $34,609 | $52,948 |
| Married Families | $64,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,432 | $46,802 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
229
Number of Veterans
226
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 14.41% |
| Black | 71 | 8.07% |
| Native American | 4 | 25% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
15.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.54%
Born in Grifton
96.49%
Native Born
3.51%
Foreign Born
3.21%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
96.49% of Grifton residents were born in the United States, with 68.54% having been born in North Carolina. 3.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,627 | 20 | 0.77% |
| 2028 | 2,607 | 20 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 2,587 | 20 | 0.78% |
| 2026 | 2,567 | 20 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 2,547 | 20 | 0.79% |
| 2024 | 2,527 | 20 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 2,507 | 21 | 0.84% |
| 2022 | 2,486 | 8 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 2,478 | 31 | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 2,447 | -249 | -9.24% |
| 2019 | 2,696 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 2,684 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,684 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,682 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,683 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 2,687 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 2,683 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,677 | 23 | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 2,654 | 25 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 2,629 | 0 | 0% |