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Grafton, ND
City in Walsh County, North Dakota.
Population
4,102
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,242
ZIP codes
0
Grafton and its ZIP codes
Grafton at a glance
- Grafton is about 109 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 17th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $62,679 a year, 18% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (41% below North Dakota) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Grafton, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grafton, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,679
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (920), Mexican Americans (779), German Americans (692).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walsh County. PPP loans are for Grafton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,696
4,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.1M
FY 2026, $7,958 per person
How people get to work
Grafton, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grafton, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
988
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
46
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grafton, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Grafton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AuburnCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| NashCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| MintoCity | 9.1 mi | 1.4 |
| HoopleCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Forest RiverCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| St. ThomasCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| DraytonCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Park RiverCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| ArdochCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PisekCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CrystalCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| ConwayCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Oslo, MNCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| InksterCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| EdinburgCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| FordvilleCity | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grafton, ND in?
- Grafton is in Walsh County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Grafton, ND?
- About 4,102 people live in Grafton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grafton?
- Nearby places include Auburn (6.4 mi), Nash (6.5 mi), Minto (9.1 mi), Hoople (13 mi), Forest River (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023