Grafton, ND

Grafton, North Dakota

Grafton, North Dakota, in Walsh county, is 110 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 308 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 4,516.

The People and Families of Grafton

In Grafton, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grafton had a median family income of $41,747.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Grafton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Grafton Housing

Grafton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in North Dakota, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Grafton, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Grafton -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Grafton, ND

Comparing Grafton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Grafton Almanac

Grafton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Grafton Public Libraries

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Grafton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Grafton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Grafton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Grafton High Schools (2004)

GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL
1548 SCHOOL RD
701-352-1930
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 301 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Grafton Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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