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Grafton, ND

Founded 1881Walsh CountyElev. 253 m
Population
4,128
Median home
$153,800
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Grafton

Grafton is home to roughly 4,128 residents. Grafton was founded in 1881 and sits in Walsh County. The median age is 40.8 and the median household income is $60,184. Homes carry a median value of $153,800, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.2%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,128
Median age
40.8
Median household income
$60,184
Per-capita income
$36,685
Poverty rate
10.4%
High-school grad or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
14.7 min
Work from home
0.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.2%
Hispanic or Latino23.4%
Black0.8%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.3%
Service20.8%
Sales & office18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$153,800
Median gross rent
$715/mo
Owner-occupied
65%
Median year built
1972
Households
1,777
Avg. household size
2.15

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Grafton has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
GRAFTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–8
CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime62% below national
Grafton146
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime13% below national
Grafton1,707
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Grafton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Grafton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Walsh County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Grafton is in Walsh County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Grafton was founded in 1881 and sits in Walsh County. Elevation ~253 m.

Population trend
4K1K4,12818902024
Map of Grafton
Grafton, ND
Where Grafton is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

ElmwoodWalsh County CourthouseUS Post Office--GraftonStrand TheatreGrafton State School
Notable people from Grafton
Paula WinsloweRaymond W. LessardClint RitchieBarry TallacksonJeff MonroeTom CampbellFrank AasandArt TallacksonLes LearEmmet Birk
People searches in Grafton
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Nearby cities
Park River (16 mi)Cavalier (28 mi)Larimore (36 mi)Grand Forks (37 mi)Thompson (46 mi)Langdon (50 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Grafton, ND (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Grafton, North Dakota.

Jose Manuel Martinez, 73
Grafton · Walsh County · 58237

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Grafton — frequently asked

What is the population of Grafton, North Dakota?
Grafton has a population of about 4,128, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Grafton?
The median home value in Grafton is $153,800, and the median gross rent is $715/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Grafton safe? What is the crime rate?
Grafton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 146 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Grafton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Walsh County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Grafton?
Grafton has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Grafton?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Grafton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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