Grafton is a city located in Taylor County West Virginia. Grafton has a 2024 population of 4,544. Grafton is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,724 in 2020.
The average household income in Grafton is $52,541 with a poverty rate of 27.26%. The median age in Grafton is 39.2 years: 37.1 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grafton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,526 | 96.07% |
| Two or more races | 171 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,897 | 2.44 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 737 | 3.09 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 699 | 1.22 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 257 | 2.57 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Male | 204 | 4.15 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 339 | 10.54% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 344 | 10.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 2.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,431 | 44.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 2.99% |
| Some College | 532 | 16.54% |
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 | 3,110 | 2,699 | 399 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 82 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 44.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,356 | $42,772 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,800 | $0 | $53,400 |
| High School Graduate | $29,987 | $34,281 | $27,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,444 | $0 | $28,571 |
| Overall | $29,222 | $29,555 | $29,141 |
| Some College | $27,935 | $12,371 | $28,734 |
$29,222
Average Earnings
$29,555
Average Male
$29,141
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.71% of Grafton residents speak only English, while 0.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,423 | 1,177 | 26.61% |
| Multiple | 170 | 59 | 34.71% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | 100% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
27.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.04%
Male Poverty Rate
24.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grafton is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grafton is White, with 26.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.49% |
| Some College | 19.58% |
| High School | 19.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.93% |
| Male Employed | 14.08% |
| Female Employed | 13.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,386 | $62,537 |
| Households | $38,934 | $52,541 |
| Married Families | $63,534 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,365 | $30,572 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
328
Number of Veterans
309
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 9.3% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
11.3%
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
74.57%
Born in Grafton
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.72% of Grafton residents were born in the United States, with 74.57% having been born in West Virginia. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,319 | -45 | -1.03% |
| 2028 | 4,364 | -45 | -1.02% |
| 2027 | 4,409 | -45 | -1.01% |
| 2026 | 4,454 | -45 | -1% |
| 2025 | 4,499 | -45 | -0.99% |
| 2024 | 4,544 | -45 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 4,589 | -22 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 4,611 | -51 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 4,662 | -62 | -1.31% |
| 2020 | 4,724 | -259 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 4,983 | -49 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 5,032 | -40 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 5,072 | -32 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 5,104 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 5,106 | -61 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 5,167 | 26 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 5,141 | -7 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 5,148 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 5,148 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 5,150 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,489 | -35 | -0.63% |
| 1990 | 5,524 | -1,321 | -19.3% |
| 1980 | 6,845 | 412 | 6.4% |
| 1970 | 6,433 | 642 | 11.09% |
| 1960 | 5,791 | -1,574 | -21.37% |
| 1950 | 7,365 | -66 | -0.89% |
| 1940 | 7,431 | -306 | -3.96% |
| 1930 | 7,737 | -780 | -9.16% |
| 1920 | 8,517 | 954 | 12.61% |
| 1910 | 7,563 | 1,913 | 33.86% |
| 1900 | 5,650 | 2,491 | 78.85% |
| 1890 | 3,159 | 129 | 4.26% |
| 1880 | 3,030 | -1,289 | -29.84% |