Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Grafton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,445

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.5%11,143

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%433

Two or More

3.4%417

Black

2.5%315

Asian

1.1%137

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%230

High School Diploma

18.3%1,608

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%545

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%1,093

Associate's Degree

11%972

Bachelor's Degree

30.6%2,696

Master's Degree

12.4%1,091

Professional Degree

1.8%154

Doctorate

2.4%214

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

47.2%

Graduate+

16.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$328,800

Median Renti

$1,310

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%3,415

Renter-Occupied

38.7%2,160

Total Units

5,769

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%56

$50K–$100K

0.6%22

$100K–$150K

3.1%107

$150K–$200K

8.2%279

$200K–$300K

27.2%929

$300K–$500K

45.5%1,554

$500K–$1M

13.2%452

$1M+

0.5%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

132

$750–$1,000

352

$1,000–$1,250

377

$1,250–$1,500

371

$1,500–$2,000

550

$2,000+

211

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%91

2010–2019

12.3%711

2000–2009

15.3%881

1990–1999

15.7%905

1980–1989

11.4%660

1970–1979

14.4%832

1960–1969

10%579

1950–1959

10.1%584

1940–1949

3.1%181

1939 or earlier

6%345

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.3%3,917

Electricity

27.4%1,525

Fuel Oil

1.2%69

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%27

Other

0.5%27

Solar

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,861

Mean Household Incomei

$104,773

Per Capita Incomei

$47,360

Poverty Ratei

3.7%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

7,088

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%132

$10K–$15K

2%114

$15K–$20K

1%56

$20K–$25K

3.4%189

$25K–$30K

5.2%289

$30K–$35K

5.3%294

$35K–$40K

4.4%244

$40K–$45K

3.4%192

$45K–$50K

3.6%200

$50K–$60K

5.7%318

$60K–$75K

7.6%422

$75K–$100K

11.8%660

$100K–$125K

12.9%719

$125K–$150K

9.9%551

$150K–$200K

11.7%651

$200K+

9.8%544

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

439(4.4% of civilian adults)