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Grifton, NC


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Grifton, North Carolina

Grifton, North Carolina, in Pitt county, is 16 miles S of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 73 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Greenville metropolitan area. Grifton contains a population of approximately 2,073.

The People and Families of Grifton

In Grifton, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 37% of Grifton is non-white. Grifton offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grifton had a median family income of $40,875.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Grifton.

Grifton Housing

Grifton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Grifton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Grifton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

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Comparative Profile of Grifton, NC

Comparing Grifton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime26
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