Population 441 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grafton Center
Household size in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Grafton Center has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. New Hampshire as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, Grafton Center is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.1 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Grafton Center: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of New Hampshire.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Grafton Center
Renters in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Grafton Center is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 38.6% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Grafton Center: 24.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Grafton Center was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in New Hampshire overall, where the median home dates to 1976.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $595 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $826 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,111 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,163 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$568 | +$580 | +$606 |
The median renter in Grafton Center pays $1,163 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Grafton Center
Bachelor's degrees in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Grafton Center than nationally: 26.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Grafton Center: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across New Hampshire.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Grafton Center
| Period | Grafton Center | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Grafton Center is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in New Hampshire as a whole (3.4%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Grafton Center compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Center | 2.54 | 47.3 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 24.9% | 1983 | $1,163 | 26.2% | 95.3% | 4.9% |
| Grafton | 2.52 | 43.8 | 10.6% | 14.2% | 21.4% | 1983 | $1,209 | 26.1% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| Robinson Corner | 2.61 | 51.8 | 5.4% | 10.2% | 27.1% | 1985 | $1,116 | 36.8% | 96.6% | 3.2% |
| Enfield Center | 2.07 | 59.9 | 8.6% | 1.1% | 22.0% | 1983 | $1,172 | 38.8% | 98.6% | 0.9% |
| Orange | 2.38 | 47.5 | 10.2% | 15.3% | 21.2% | 1981 | $1,180 | 26.4% | 89.3% | 8.6% |
| Canaan | 2.26 | 48.5 | 7.0% | 25.8% | 21.4% | 1976 | $1,157 | 29.5% | 90.8% | 9.3% |
| Danbury | 2.24 | 47.9 | 7.6% | 9.7% | 15.3% | 1978 | $1,267 | 21.1% | 92.7% | 5.4% |
| Springfield | 2.98 | 51.4 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 40.3% | 1985 | $1,096 | 36.4% | 97.4% | 1.0% |
| North Wilmot | 2.24 | 48.3 | 7.4% | 10.3% | 14.7% | 1979 | $1,256 | 24.0% | 93.0% | 5.1% |
| Enfield | 2.07 | 56.7 | 5.0% | 17.6% | 24.8% | 1984 | $1,155 | 43.6% | 95.4% | 0.5% |
| Elmwood | 2.25 | 47.4 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 16.0% | 1977 | $1,279 | 17.8% | 92.4% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Grafton Center. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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