Grafton, WV

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4,711
TOTAL POPULATION
2,426
MALE POPULATION
2,285
FEMALE POPULATION
106.17
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,466
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,386
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,934
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$17,036
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,132
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Grafton

The most populous races in Grafton are White / Caucasian (4,526 | 96.1%), Two or more Races (171 | 3.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (33 | 0.7%).
Race in Grafton
Race# Population% Population
Asian130.3%
Black / African American10.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino330.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,52696.1%
Two or more Races1713.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total4,711100.0%

Ancestry in Grafton

The most populous ancestries reported in Grafton are American (1,051 | 22.3%), Irish (815 | 17.3%), German (795 | 16.9%), Italian (367 | 7.8%), and English (325 | 6.9%), together accounting for 71.2% of all Grafton residents.
Ancestry in Grafton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,05122.3%
Blackfeet30.1%
British70.2%
Choctaw70.2%
Dutch220.5%
English3256.9%
Ethiopian80.2%
European461.0%
French801.7%
German79516.9%
Greek290.6%
Hungarian190.4%
Indian (Asian)130.3%
Irish81517.3%
Italian3677.8%
Korean380.8%
Mexican260.5%
Northern European120.3%
Norwegian310.7%
Scotch-Irish791.7%
Scottish1773.8%
Slovak400.9%
Spanish70.2%
Subsaharan African80.2%
Welsh511.1%
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Immigrants in Grafton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Grafton came from Asia (13 | 0.3%), China (13 | 0.3%), and Eastern Asia (13 | 0.3%), together accounting for 0.8% of all Grafton residents.
Immigrants in Grafton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia130.3%
China130.3%
Eastern Asia130.3%
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Sex and Age in Grafton

Sex and Age in Grafton

The most populous age groups in Grafton are 5 to 9 Years (236 | 9.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (207 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Grafton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years175 (7.2%)110 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years236 (9.7%)160 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years45 (1.8%)108 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years211 (8.7%)132 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years152 (6.3%)166 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years178 (7.3%)104 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years142 (5.9%)149 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years179 (7.4%)133 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years171 (7.0%)207 (9.1%)
45 to 49 Years211 (8.7%)204 (8.9%)
50 to 54 Years142 (5.9%)65 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years188 (7.7%)196 (8.6%)
60 to 64 Years123 (5.1%)96 (4.2%)
65 to 69 Years69 (2.8%)129 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years71 (2.9%)57 (2.5%)
75 to 79 Years91 (3.7%)80 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years11 (0.4%)99 (4.3%)
85 Years and over31 (1.3%)90 (3.9%)
Total2,426 (100.0%)2,285 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Grafton

Median Family Size in Grafton

The median family size in Grafton is 2.98 persons per family, with single male/father families (204 | 17.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (257 | 21.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Grafton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple737 (61.5%)3.09
Single Male/Father204 (17.0%)3.42
Single Female/Mother257 (21.4%)2.29
Total Families1,198 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Grafton

The median household size in Grafton is 2.44 persons per household, with single male/father households (204 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.15 persons per household. non-family households (699 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Grafton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple737 (38.9%)3.09
Single Male/Father204 (10.7%)4.15
Single Female/Mother257 (13.6%)2.57
Non-family699 (36.8%)1.22
Total Households1,897 (100.0%)2.44

Household Size by Marriage Status in Grafton

Out of a total of 1,897 households in Grafton, 1,198 (63.1%) are family households, while 699 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 557, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 552.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Grafton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-552 (29.1%)
2-Person Households557 (29.4%)138 (7.3%)
3-Person Households313 (16.5%)9 (0.5%)
4-Person Households141 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households97 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households61 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households29 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,198 (63.1%)699 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Grafton

Fertility by Age in Grafton

Average fertility rate in Grafton is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Grafton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years45 (100.0%)107.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total45 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Grafton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Grafton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Grafton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Grafton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma8 (17.8%)25.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree37 (82.2%)301.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total45 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Grafton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Grafton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Grafton

Income Overview in Grafton

Per Capita Income in Grafton is $21,466, while median incomes of families and households are $46,386 and $38,934 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,711$21,466
Median Family Income1,198$46,386
Mean Family Income1,198$62,537
Median Household Income1,897$38,934
Mean Household Income1,897$52,541
Income Deficit1,198$17,036
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,7119.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,71190.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,7110.45

Earnings by Sex in Grafton

Average Earnings in Grafton are $28,499, $26,136 for men and $28,807 for women, a difference of 9.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Grafton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,160 (50.7%)$26,136
Female1,129 (49.3%)$28,807
Total2,289 (100.0%)$28,499

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Grafton

The most common earnings brackets in Grafton are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (154 | 13.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (255 | 22.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Grafton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less127 (11.0%)57 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999154 (13.3%)64 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)24 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99971 (6.1%)15 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49973 (6.3%)22 (1.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)23 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (2.2%)117 (10.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (1.9%)92 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49980 (6.9%)10 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99922 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99970 (6.0%)255 (22.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99962 (5.3%)66 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99938 (3.3%)103 (9.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99972 (6.2%)63 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99965 (5.6%)82 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99939 (3.4%)54 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99940 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99950 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99949 (4.2%)17 (1.5%)
$100,000+100 (8.6%)65 (5.8%)
Total1,160 (100.0%)1,129 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Grafton

Average earnings in Grafton are $29,555 for men and $29,141 for women, a difference of 1.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $42,772, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $12,371. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,400, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,333.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Grafton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$34,281$27,333
College or Associate's Degree$12,371$28,734
Bachelor's Degree$42,772$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$29,555$29,141

Family Income in Grafton

Family Income Brackets in Grafton

According to the Grafton family income data, there are 224 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 46 families (3.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Grafton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001028.5%
$10,000 to $14,999655.4%
$15,000 to $24,999524.3%
$25,000 to $34,99922418.7%
$35,000 to $49,99921918.3%
$50,000 to $74,99920717.3%
$75,000 to $99,99913811.5%
$100,000 to $149,999937.8%
$150,000 to $199,999463.8%
$200,000+534.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Grafton

3-person families (217 | 18.1%) account for the highest median family income in Grafton with $67,882 per family, while 3-person families (217 | 18.1%) have the highest median income of $22,627 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Grafton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families689 (57.5%)$45,017
3-Person Families217 (18.1%)$67,882
4-Person Families148 (12.3%)$33,068
5-Person Families89 (7.4%)$0
6-Person Families26 (2.2%)$0
7+ Person Families29 (2.4%)$0
Total1,198 (100.0%)$46,386

Family Income by Number of Earners in Grafton

The median family income in Grafton is $46,386, with families comprising 3+ earners (89) having the highest median family income of $215,401, while families with no earners (141) have the lowest median family income of $24,125, accounting for 7.4% and 11.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Grafton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners141 (11.8%)$24,125
1 Earner610 (50.9%)$38,580
2 Earners358 (29.9%)$64,245
3+ Earners89 (7.4%)$215,401
Total1,198 (100.0%)$46,386

Household Income in Grafton

Household Income Brackets in Grafton

With 383 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Grafton, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 51 households (2.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Grafton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00019510.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991578.3%
$15,000 to $24,99926013.7%
$25,000 to $34,99921811.5%
$35,000 to $49,99938320.2%
$50,000 to $74,99925613.5%
$75,000 to $99,99920911.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991146.0%
$150,000 to $199,999512.7%
$200,000+532.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Grafton

The median household income in Grafton is $38,934, with the highest median household income of $41,295 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 757 households (39.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 57 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Grafton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years57 (3.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years626 (33.0%)$39,798
45 to 64 Years757 (39.9%)$41,295
65+ Years457 (24.1%)$32,271
Total1,897 (100.0%)$38,934

Poverty in Grafton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Grafton

With 30.0% poverty level for males and 24.3% for females among the residents of Grafton, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (100.0%) and 46 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Grafton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72 (41.1%)86 (78.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years136 (59.9%)54 (35.3%)
12 to 14 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years113 (61.1%)137 (61.2%)
25 to 34 Years43 (14.0%)46 (18.2%)
35 to 44 Years75 (21.4%)32 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years116 (32.9%)91 (33.8%)
55 to 64 Years121 (38.9%)25 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years26 (18.6%)19 (10.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (3.1%)
Total720 (30.0%)543 (24.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Grafton

According to the poverty statistics in Grafton, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Grafton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years103 (58.9%)24 (21.8%)
5 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years91 (40.1%)99 (64.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
15 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years113 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years72 (38.9%)87 (38.8%)
25 to 34 Years264 (86.0%)207 (81.8%)
35 to 44 Years275 (78.6%)308 (90.6%)
45 to 54 Years237 (67.1%)178 (66.2%)
55 to 64 Years190 (61.1%)267 (91.4%)
65 to 74 Years114 (81.4%)167 (89.8%)
75 Years and over117 (100.0%)221 (96.9%)
Total1,677 (70.0%)1,693 (75.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Grafton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Grafton show that 14.2% or 105 of the total 737 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 26.9%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 9.6%, which includes 44 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Grafton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children413 (90.4%)44 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children140 (81.4%)32 (18.6%)
3 or 4 Children79 (73.2%)29 (26.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total632 (85.8%)105 (14.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Grafton

According to the poverty data in Grafton, 29.9% or 61 single-father households and 14.0% or 36 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Grafton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children5 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children26 (25.0%)23 (13.0%)
3 or 4 Children30 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (29.9%)36 (14.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Grafton

The poverty data for Grafton shows that 105 of the married-couple family households (14.2%) and 97 of the single-parent households (21.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (26.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Grafton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children44 (9.6%)5 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children32 (18.6%)49 (17.4%)
3 or 4 Children29 (26.9%)43 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total105 (14.2%)97 (21.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Grafton

Employment by Class of Employer in Grafton

Among the 1,817 employed individuals in Grafton, private company employees (1,325 | 72.9%), local government employees (168 | 9.2%), and federal government employees (116 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Grafton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,32572.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)160.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)744.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations532.9%
Local Government Employees1689.2%
State Government Employees653.6%
Federal Government Employees1166.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,817100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Grafton

According to the labor force statistics for Grafton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,766), 56.6% or 2,132 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.3% or 241 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.4% or 610 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 56.1% or 96 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Grafton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years59 (25.4%)1 (1.7%)
20 to 24 Years171 (53.8%)96 (56.1%)
25 to 29 Years209 (74.1%)42 (20.1%)
30 to 34 Years207 (71.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years610 (88.4%)55 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years506 (81.4%)6 (1.2%)
55 to 59 Years191 (49.7%)28 (14.7%)
60 to 64 Years105 (47.9%)11 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years37 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,132 (56.6%)241 (11.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Grafton

According to labor force statistics for Grafton, 73.5% of individuals (1,829) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,488) are in the labor force, with 7.9% or 144 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 85.2% or 549 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.3% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Grafton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School144 (40.7%)86 (24.3%)
High School Diploma825 (74.3%)61 (5.5%)
College / Associate Degree549 (85.2%)55 (8.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher310 (81.8%)21 (5.5%)
Total1,829 (73.5%)197 (7.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Grafton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Grafton are Management (203 | 10.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81 | 4.3%), Community & Social Service (57 | 3.0%), Business & Financial (54 | 2.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (47 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Grafton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Grafton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (87.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Grafton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management151 (74.4%)52 (25.6%)
Business & Financial10 (18.5%)44 (81.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 41 (71.9%)16 (28.1%)
Education, Arts & Media41 (87.2%)6 (12.8%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total (Category)216 (52.8%)193 (47.2%)
Total (Overall)817 (43.6%)1,055 (56.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Grafton are Food Preparation & Serving (129 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (112 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (61 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (18 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (7 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Grafton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Grafton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (44.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (74.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Grafton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving57 (44.2%)72 (55.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29 (25.9%)83 (74.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)93 (28.4%)234 (71.6%)
Total (Overall)817 (43.6%)1,055 (56.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Grafton are Office & Administration (374 | 20.0%), and Sales & Related (297 | 15.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Grafton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Grafton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related133 (44.8%)164 (55.2%)
Office & Administration1 (0.3%)373 (99.7%)
Total (Category)134 (20.0%)537 (80.0%)
Total (Overall)817 (43.6%)1,055 (56.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Grafton are Construction & Extraction (163 | 8.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (76 | 4.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Grafton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Grafton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction141 (86.5%)22 (13.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair57 (75.0%)19 (25.0%)
Total (Category)198 (82.9%)41 (17.2%)
Total (Overall)817 (43.6%)1,055 (56.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Grafton are Production (84 | 4.5%), Material Moving (72 | 3.8%), and Transportation (70 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Grafton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Grafton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production56 (66.7%)28 (33.3%)
Transportation70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving50 (69.4%)22 (30.6%)
Total (Category)176 (77.9%)50 (22.1%)
Total (Overall)817 (43.6%)1,055 (56.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Grafton

Employment Industries in Grafton

The major employment industries in Grafton include Health Care & Social Assistance (415 | 22.2%), Retail Trade (387 | 20.7%), Construction (243 | 13.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (157 | 8.4%), and Public Administration (145 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Grafton

Employment Industries by Sex in Grafton

The Grafton industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (87.9%), and Finance & Insurance (80.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Grafton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction147 (60.5%)96 (39.5%)
Manufacturing95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade158 (40.8%)229 (59.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance9 (19.6%)37 (80.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support12 (30.8%)27 (69.2%)
Educational Services40 (30.3%)92 (69.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance50 (12.0%)365 (87.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services80 (51.0%)77 (49.0%)
Public Administration85 (58.6%)60 (41.4%)
Total817 (43.6%)1,055 (56.4%)

Education in Grafton

School Enrollment in Grafton

The most common levels of schooling among the 832 students in Grafton are high school (315 | 37.9%), elementary school (186 | 22.4%), and middle school (153 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Grafton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool222.6%
Kindergarten465.5%
Elementary School18622.4%
Middle School15318.4%
High School31537.9%
College / Undergraduate738.8%
Graduate / Professional374.4%
Total832100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Grafton

Out of a total of 832 students who are enrolled in schools in Grafton, 227 (27.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 605 (72.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 138 (55.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Grafton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old239 (94.1%)15 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds84 (54.9%)69 (45.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds112 (44.8%)138 (55.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds39 (88.6%)5 (11.4%)
35 Years and over29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total605 (72.7%)227 (27.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Grafton

Business (130 | 28.6%), arts & humanities (84 | 18.5%), social sciences (66 | 14.5%), liberal arts & history (50 | 11.0%), and psychology (49 | 10.8%) are the most common fields of study among 454 individuals in Grafton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Grafton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics71.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural51.1%
Physical & Health Sciences81.8%
Psychology4910.8%
Social Sciences6614.5%
Engineering224.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology61.3%
Business13028.6%
Education10.2%
Literature & Languages10.2%
Liberal Arts & History5011.0%
Visual & Performing Arts255.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities8418.5%
Total454100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Grafton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Grafton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Grafton are males with 2 vehicles (342, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (458, making up 33.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Grafton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle55 (6.9%)92 (9.0%)
1 Vehicle153 (19.2%)262 (25.8%)
2 Vehicles342 (42.8%)458 (45.0%)
3 Vehicles180 (22.5%)136 (13.4%)
4 Vehicles69 (8.6%)69 (6.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total799 (100.0%)1,017 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Grafton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Grafton are 5 to 9 minutes (388 commuters, 23.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (378 commuters, 22.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (366 commuters, 21.9%).
Commute Time in Grafton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes321.9%
5 to 9 Minutes38823.2%
10 to 14 Minutes37822.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1046.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1026.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes36621.9%
35 to 39 Minutes191.1%
40 to 44 Minutes905.4%
45 to 59 Minutes794.7%
60 to 89 Minutes835.0%
90 or more Minutes311.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Grafton

The most common commute times in Grafton are 5 to 9 minutes (226 commuters, 28.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (235 commuters, 27.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Grafton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1 (0.1%)31 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes226 (28.2%)162 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes143 (17.9%)235 (27.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes57 (7.1%)47 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes55 (6.9%)47 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes159 (19.9%)207 (23.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)19 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes20 (2.5%)70 (8.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes71 (8.9%)8 (0.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes61 (7.6%)22 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes7 (0.9%)24 (2.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Grafton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Grafton are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (175, 21.9%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (198, 22.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Grafton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM82 (10.2%)50 (5.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (2.8%)47 (5.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM126 (15.8%)198 (22.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM84 (10.5%)27 (3.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM71 (8.9%)36 (4.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM26 (3.3%)106 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM110 (13.8%)136 (15.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (1.6%)77 (8.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12 (1.5%)32 (3.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM175 (21.9%)88 (10.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)29 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM63 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16 (2.0%)46 (5.3%)
Total800 (100.0%)872 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Grafton

Occupancy by Ownership in Grafton

Of the total 1,897 dwellings in Grafton, owner-occupied units account for 1,486 (78.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 411 (21.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Grafton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,48678.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units41121.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,897100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Grafton

Occupancy by Household Size in Grafton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household55229.1%
2-Person Household69536.6%
3-Person Household32217.0%
4+ Person Household32817.3%
Total Housing Units1,897100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Grafton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Grafton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household362 (65.6%)190 (34.4%)
2-Person Household552 (79.4%)143 (20.6%)
3-Person Household276 (85.7%)46 (14.3%)
4+ Person Household296 (90.2%)32 (9.8%)
Total Housing Units1,486 (78.3%)411 (21.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Grafton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Grafton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School222 (70.0%)95 (30.0%)
High School Diploma665 (78.6%)181 (21.4%)
College/Associate Degree336 (71.3%)135 (28.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Grafton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Grafton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years30616.1%
35 to 44 Years37719.9%
45 to 54 Years32317.0%
55 to 64 Years43422.9%
65 to 74 Years22912.1%
75 to 84 Years1497.9%
85 Years and Over794.2%
Total1,897100.0%

Housing Finances in Grafton

Median Income by Occupancy in Grafton

Median Income by Occupancy in Grafton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,486 (78.3%)$45,517
Renter-Occupied411 (21.7%)$20,748
Average1,897 (100.0%)$38,934

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Grafton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Grafton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00077 (5.2%)16 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)103 (25.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999115 (7.7%)42 (10.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99929 (1.9%)11 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999100 (6.7%)120 (29.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999149 (10.0%)69 (16.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999383 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999210 (14.1%)46 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999209 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999109 (7.3%)4 (1.0%)
$150,000 or more105 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,486 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Grafton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Grafton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300291 (19.6%)90 (21.9%)
$300 to $499454 (30.5%)188 (45.7%)
$500 to $799337 (22.7%)27 (6.6%)
$800 to $999154 (10.4%)39 (9.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499166 (11.2%)7 (1.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99923 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more61 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,486 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Grafton

Housing Structures in Grafton

Housing Structures in Grafton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,59384.0%
Single Unit, Attached211.1%
2 Unit Apartments160.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments542.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1156.1%
10 or more Apartments673.5%
Mobile Home / Other311.6%
Total1,897100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Grafton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Grafton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,455 (91.3%)138 (8.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)115 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,486 (78.3%)411 (21.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Grafton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Grafton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)115 (28.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)84 (20.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms351 (23.6%)113 (27.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms608 (40.9%)85 (20.7%)
8 or more Rooms527 (35.5%)14 (3.4%)
Total1,486 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Grafton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Grafton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,195 (80.4%)199 (48.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas56 (3.8%)15 (3.6%)
Electricity217 (14.6%)189 (46.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene11 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used7 (0.5%)8 (1.9%)
Total1,486 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Grafton

Household Vehicle Usage in Grafton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle48 (3.2%)223 (54.3%)
1 Vehicle532 (35.8%)146 (35.5%)
2 Vehicles604 (40.6%)31 (7.5%)
3 or more Vehicles302 (20.3%)11 (2.7%)
Total1,486 (100.0%)411 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Grafton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Grafton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units932554
Median Property Value$58,700$101,500
Median Household Income$39,063$71
Monthly Housing Costs$359$53
Real Estate Taxes$488$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Grafton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Grafton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000405 (43.4%)66 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999257 (27.6%)205 (37.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999188 (20.2%)202 (36.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99971 (7.6%)53 (9.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (1.2%)22 (4.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)6 (1.1%)
Total932 (100.0%)554 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Grafton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Grafton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00077 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999201 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99994 (10.1%)43 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999236 (25.3%)55 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99995 (10.2%)147 (26.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999115 (12.3%)115 (20.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99980 (8.6%)94 (17.0%)
$150,000 or more34 (3.6%)29 (5.2%)
Total932 (100.0%)554 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Grafton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Grafton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x560 (60.1%)62,757 (11,328.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x120 (12.9%)389 (70.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x54 (5.8%)63 (11.4%)
4.0x or more131 (14.1%)18 (3.3%)
Total932 (100.0%)554 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Grafton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Grafton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800536 (57.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499120 (12.9%)384 (69.3%)
$800 to $1,49982 (8.8%)106 (19.1%)
Total932 (100.0%)554 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Grafton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grafton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grafton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years321 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years748 (97.7%)18 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years495 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years384 (85.1%)67 (14.9%)
35 to 44 Years660 (95.7%)30 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years525 (84.4%)97 (15.6%)
55 to 64 Years565 (93.7%)38 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years309 (94.8%)17 (5.2%)
75 Years and older345 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,352 (94.2%)267 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Grafton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Grafton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born321 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen748 (97.7%)18 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen495 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Grafton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Grafton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,220 (98.1%)24 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,271 (91.0%)125 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999618 (92.4%)51 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999604 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over636 (90.6%)66 (9.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grafton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grafton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6238 (74.1%)89 (27.7%)
6 to 18 Years295 (38.5%)453 (59.1%)
19 to 25 Years290 (58.6%)205 (41.4%)
25 to 34 Years165 (36.6%)237 (52.5%)
35 to 44 Years319 (46.2%)372 (53.9%)
45 to 54 Years256 (41.2%)276 (44.4%)
55 to 64 Years312 (51.7%)282 (46.8%)
65 to 74 Years309 (94.8%)144 (44.2%)
75 Years and over345 (100.0%)290 (84.1%)
Total2,529 (54.7%)2,348 (50.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Grafton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Grafton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)48 (14.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years250 (24.6%)212 (23.5%)
65 to 74 Years34 (24.3%)101 (54.3%)
75 Years and over29 (24.8%)182 (79.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Grafton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Grafton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years126 (12.4%)11 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.1%)93 (50.0%)
75 Years and over18 (15.4%)57 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Grafton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years52 (5.1%)7 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)46 (20.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Grafton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years83 (8.2%)59 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years15 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (20.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Grafton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years117 (11.5%)156 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years16 (11.4%)20 (10.7%)
75 Years and over29 (24.8%)126 (55.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Grafton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.1%)16 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)33 (14.5%)

Technology Access in Grafton

Computing Device Access in Grafton

Computing Device Access in Grafton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,15260.7%
Smartphone1,46177.0%
Tablet1,06055.9%
No Computing Device26614.0%
Total1,897100.0%

Internet Access in Grafton

Internet Access in Grafton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.4%
Broadband Home1,29468.2%
Cellular Data Only20210.6%
Satellite Internet1588.3%
No Internet31216.5%
Total1,897100.0%

Grafton Summary

Grafton is a city located in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Taylor County and is located along the Tygart Valley River. The population was 5,164 at the 2010 census.

History

Grafton was founded in 1856 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It was named after Grafton, Massachusetts, the hometown of one of the railroad's directors. The city was incorporated in 1871.
Grafton was the site of the first Mother's Day celebration in the United States. On May 10, 1908, Anna Jarvis held a memorial service at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton to honor her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis.

Geography

Grafton is located at 39°17′N 79°43′W (39.28, -79.72). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.45 square miles (6.34 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Grafton is home to several businesses, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Lowe's Home Improvement store, and a variety of restaurants and other retail stores. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Grafton Technologies, a manufacturer of plastic injection molded products, and Grafton Industries, a manufacturer of metal products.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,164 people, 2,093 households, and 1,323 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,098.6 people per square mile (808.7/km2). There were 2,309 housing units at an average density of 941.2 per square mile (362.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 2,093 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,813, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 14.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Grafton?
Total Population of Grafton is 4,711.
What is the Total Male Population of Grafton?
Total Male Population of Grafton is 2,426.
What is the Total Female Population of Grafton?
Total Female Population of Grafton is 2,285.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Grafton?
There are 106.17 Males per 100 Females in Grafton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Grafton?
There are 94.19 Females per 100 Males in Grafton.
What is the Median Population Age in Grafton?
Median Population Age in Grafton is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Grafton
Average Family Size in Grafton is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Grafton
Average Household Size in Grafton is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Grafton?
Per Capita income in Grafton is $21,466.
What is the Median Family Income in Grafton?
Median Family Income in Grafton is $46,386.
What is the Median Household income in Grafton?
Median Household Income in Grafton is $38,934.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Grafton?
Income or Wage Gap in Grafton is 9.3%.
Women in Grafton earn 90.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Grafton?
Family Income Deficit in Grafton is $17,036.
Families that are below poverty line in Grafton earn $17,036 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Grafton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Grafton is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Grafton?
There are 2,132 People in the Labor Forcein in Grafton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Grafton?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Grafton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Grafton?
Unemployment Rate in Grafton is 11.3%.