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 $55,386 with a poverty rate of 31.29%. The median age in Grifton is 35.9 years: 29.6 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grifton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,121 | 42.13% |
| White | 1,047 | 39.35% |
| Other race | 304 | 11.42% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 62 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 33 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,171 | 2.25 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Non Family | 508 | 1.36 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
| Female | 320 | 2.88 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Married | 291 | 2.98 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 52 | 3 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
39.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 4.16% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 11.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 163 | 9.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 4.1% |
| High School Graduate | 551 | 33.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 9.06% |
| Some College | 445 | 27.25% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 753 | 647 | 107 |
| White | 719 | 655 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 87 | 25 |
| Other Race | 97 | 60 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 21 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Native American | 14 | 5 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,250 | $98,370 | $50,909 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,320 | $0 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $35,033 | $30,000 | $35,467 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,173 | $29,327 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,823 | $37,143 | $35,225 |
| Some College | $36,125 | $52,188 | $26,000 |
$35,823
Average Earnings
$37,143
Average Male
$35,225
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.76% of Grifton residents speak only English, while 15.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 489 | 335 | 68.51% |
| White | 932 | 278 | 29.83% |
| Other | 304 | 227 | 74.67% |
| Black | 1,121 | 210 | 18.73% |
| Native | 33 | 28 | 84.85% |
31.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.02%
Male Poverty Rate
38.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grifton is Native, with 84.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grifton is Black, with 18.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.85% |
| High School | 23.76% |
| Some College | 10.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 27.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,569 | $71,843 |
| Households | $36,664 | $55,386 |
| Married Families | $102,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $32,517 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
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
196
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 12.38% |
| Black | 67 | 7.48% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 44% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 5% |
| Native American | 4 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
16%
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
66.1%
Born in Grifton
95.68%
Native Born
4.32%
Foreign Born
3.49%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
95.68% of Grifton residents were born in the United States, with 66.1% having been born in North Carolina. 3.49% 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% |