Demographics & People — Grafton, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,671 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,500 |
| Median Age | 37.8 |
| Total Households | 1,901 |
| Family Households | 1,220 |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0106 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,500 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,614 |
| American | 1,051 |
| Irish | 815 |
| German | 795 |
| Other groups | 405 |
| Italian | 367 |
| English | 325 |
| Scottish | 177 |
| French (except Basque) | 80 |
| Scotch-Irish | 79 |
Language
| English Only | 4,404 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 4,420 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 328 |
| Population 18+ | 3,603 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Grafton, West Virginia.