Grafton, ND

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    2024 Population
    4,102
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.2
    5.88% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.4%
    38.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $62,679
    4.15% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $147,300
    4.23% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    2,030
    2.68% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Grafton, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.5% of the residents in Grafton, ND are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Grafton, ND was $147,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.8%.

    Most people in Grafton, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Grafton, ND was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNorth DakotaWalsh County, NDNortheast North Dakota--Grand Forks City PUMA, ND

    Population & Diversity

    Grafton, ND is home to a population of 4.1k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 6% of Grafton, ND residents were born outside of the country (246 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.77k people) in Grafton, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 619 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 258 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.5% of Grafton, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grafton, ND was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grafton, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.77k ± 169
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      619 ± 144
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      258 ± 107
    24.8%
    Hispanic Population
    1.02k people

    In 2024, there were 4.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.77k people) in Grafton, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 619 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 258 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    24.8% of the people in Grafton, ND are hispanic (1.02k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grafton, ND as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,300 ± 1,407 people
    2. Philippines
      3,164 ± 1,378 people
    3. Canada
      2,986 ± 1,339 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    246 people
    5.67%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    234 people

    As of 2024, 6% of Grafton, ND residents (246 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grafton, ND was 5.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      97 ± 43
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      27 ± 30
    3. World War II
      8 ± 14

    Grafton, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.59 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Grafton, ND.

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    Health

    89.3% of the population of Grafton, ND has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 0.664% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1,294 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,294 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 420 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.7%
    Uninsured
    43.4%
    Employer Coverage
    11.8%
    Medicaid
    14.3%
    Medicare
    19.1%
    Non-Group
    0.664%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grafton, ND grew by 11.7% from 9.59% to 10.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grafton, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Grafton, ND employs 2.03k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grafton, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (497 people), Retail Trade (291 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (255 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($75,969), Finance & Insurance ($73,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,354).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.03k
    2024 Value
    ± 299
    −2.68%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grafton, ND declined at a rate of −2.68%, from 2.09k employees to 2.03k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grafton, ND, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (264 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (236 people), and Management Occupations (224 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grafton, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.03k
    2024 Value
    ± 299
    −2.68%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grafton, ND declined at a rate of −2.68%, from 2.09k employees to 2.03k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grafton, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (497 people), Retail Trade (291 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (255 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grafton, ND, though some of these residents may live in Grafton, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,187
    Median earning men ± $4,258
    $39,028
    Median earning women ± $6,099

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($92,941), Construction ($70,441), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($69,286).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,781), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,396), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.83%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Grafton, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (67%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.69%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Dakota

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    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Grafton, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Grafton, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Grafton, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Grafton, ND was $147,300 in 2024, which is 0.443 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $153,800 to $147,300, a 4.23% decrease. The homeownership rate in Grafton, ND is 63.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Grafton, ND have an average commute time of 15.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grafton, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $147,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$24,118
    $1,181
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$206

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grafton, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grafton, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.8% of the housing units in Grafton, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grafton, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $62,679
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,732
    1.85k
    Number of Households
    ± 273

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.85k households in Grafton, ND grew to $62,679 from the previous year's value of $60,184.

    The following chart displays the households in Grafton, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Grafton, ND is from North Dakota.
    0.43
    2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.7%)
    2. Carpooled (11.9%)
    3. Walked (3.09%)

    In 2024, 82.7% of workers in Grafton, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who walked to work (3.09%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    15.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grafton, ND have a shorter commute time (15.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.09% of the workforce in Grafton, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Grafton, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Grafton, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grafton, ND have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grafton, ND (572 out of 3.97k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grafton, ND is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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