Grafton, ND Demographics

A map of Grafton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,772	2,948	67.6%	70.7%
Hispanic	1,017	912	24.8%	21.9%
Multiracial	147	143	3.6%	3.4%
Asian	76	33	1.9%	0.8%
Native American/Other	57	84	1.4%	2.0%
Black	33	50	0.8%	1.2%

Grafton, North Dakota has an estimated population of 4,102, a slight decrease from the 4,170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% White, 24.8% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grafton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grafton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grafton, that probability was 45.1% in 2020 and 48.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grafton is ranked the 17th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Grafton was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grafton's White Population

2,772 residents of Grafton, or 67.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grafton is considerably lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Grafton ranks 371st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grafton's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Grafton's population has decreased from 70.7% to 67.6%.

Grafton is less White than neighboring Auburn (100% White), Minto (71.9% White), Nash (100% White), Forest River (89.7% White), and St. Thomas (77.5% White).

Grafton's Black Population

33 residents of Grafton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grafton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Grafton ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grafton's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Black residents' share of Grafton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Grafton is more Black than neighboring Auburn (0% Black), Minto (0% Black), Nash (0% Black), and St. Thomas (0% Black). Grafton is less Black than neighboring Forest River (1.1% Black).

Grafton's Asian Population

76 residents of Grafton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grafton is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Grafton ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grafton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 130.3%. Asian residents' share of Grafton's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.9%.

Grafton is more Asian than neighboring Auburn (0% Asian), Minto (0.4% Asian), Nash (0% Asian), Forest River (0% Asian), and St. Thomas (0% Asian).

Grafton's Hispanic Population

1,017 residents of Grafton, or 24.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grafton is significantly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Grafton ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grafton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Grafton's population has increased from 21.9% to 24.8%.

Grafton is more Hispanic than neighboring Auburn (0% Hispanic), Nash (0% Hispanic), Forest River (4.6% Hispanic), and St. Thomas (20.6% Hispanic). Grafton is less Hispanic than neighboring Minto (27% Hispanic).

Grafton's Native American/Other Population

57 residents of Grafton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grafton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Grafton ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grafton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grafton's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.4%.

Grafton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Auburn (0% Native American/Other), Minto (0.3% Native American/Other), Nash (0% Native American/Other), Forest River (0% Native American/Other), and St. Thomas (0% Native American/Other).

Grafton's Multiracial Population

147 residents of Grafton, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grafton is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Grafton ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grafton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Grafton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Grafton is more Multiracial than neighboring Auburn (0% Multiracial), Minto (0.4% Multiracial), Nash (0% Multiracial), and St. Thomas (2% Multiracial). Grafton is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest River (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.