Grafton is a city located in Walsh County North Dakota. Grafton has a 2024 population of 4,026. Grafton is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,157 in 2020.
The average household income in Grafton is $84,896 with a poverty rate of 9.53%. The median age in Grafton is 40.4 years: 39.3 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grafton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,408 | 81.9% |
| Two or more races | 433 | 10.41% |
| Other race | 188 | 4.52% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.54% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,751 | 2.19 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Non Family | 814 | 1.15 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Married | 757 | 2.94 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 147 | 3.78 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Male | 33 | 3.58 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 245 | 8.68% |
| Associates Degree | 304 | 10.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 263 | 9.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 7.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,187 | 42.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 233 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 387 | 13.71% |
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 | 2,243 | 1,946 | 444 |
| Hispanic | 517 | 338 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 120 | 0 |
| Other Race | 128 | 35 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Native American | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,167 | $45,625 | $35,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,118 | $74,559 | $36,632 |
| High School Graduate | $41,149 | $61,920 | $36,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,473 | $51,117 | $43,583 |
| Overall | $43,299 | $51,320 | $37,941 |
| Some College | $44,405 | $44,702 | $40,938 |
$43,299
Average Earnings
$51,320
Average Male
$37,941
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.28% of Grafton residents speak only English, while 13.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,794 | 283 | 10.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,029 | 73 | 7.09% |
| Multiple | 427 | 40 | 9.37% |
| Other | 187 | 22 | 11.76% |
| Native | 21 | 18 | 85.71% |
| Asian | 64 | 7 | 10.94% |
9.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.76%
Male Poverty Rate
11.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grafton is Native, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grafton is Hispanic, with 7.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.3% |
| Some College | 4.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.12% |
| Male Employed | 6.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,361 | $87,848 |
| Households | $59,696 | $84,896 |
| Married Families | $91,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,714 | $69,059 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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
246
Number of Veterans
238
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 97 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 8.95% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
65.22%
Born in Grafton
95.24%
Native Born
4.76%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
95.24% of Grafton residents were born in the United States, with 65.22% having been born in North Dakota. 1.73% 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 | 3,863 | -32 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 3,895 | -33 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 3,928 | -33 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 3,961 | -32 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 3,993 | -33 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 4,026 | -33 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 4,059 | -67 | -1.62% |
| 2022 | 4,126 | -12 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 4,138 | -19 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 4,157 | 30 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 4,127 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 4,140 | -61 | -1.45% |
| 2017 | 4,201 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 4,210 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 4,220 | -21 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 4,241 | -69 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 4,310 | 10 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 4,300 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 4,304 | 22 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 4,282 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,516 | -324 | -6.69% |
| 1990 | 4,840 | -453 | -8.56% |
| 1980 | 5,293 | -653 | -10.98% |
| 1970 | 5,946 | 61 | 1.04% |
| 1960 | 5,885 | 984 | 20.08% |
| 1950 | 4,901 | 831 | 20.42% |
| 1940 | 4,070 | 934 | 29.78% |
| 1930 | 3,136 | 624 | 24.84% |
| 1920 | 2,512 | -1,351 | -34.97% |