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Grafton, Iowa
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Location of Grafton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Density | 672.90/sq mi (260.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50440
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-31890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457012 |
Grafton is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 216 in the 2020 census, a decrease of 13.1% from the 290 population in the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Grafton got its start in the year 1878, following construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway through that territory.
Geography
Grafton is located at 43°19′46″N 93°4′13″W / 43.32944°N 93.07028°W (43.329394, -93.070164).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 156 | — | |
| 1910 | 183 | 17.3% | |
| 1920 | 233 | 27.3% | |
| 1930 | 249 | 6.9% | |
| 1940 | 256 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 278 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 273 | −1.8% | |
| 1970 | 254 | −7.0% | |
| 1980 | 255 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 282 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 290 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 252 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 216 | −14.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 252 people, 114 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 763.6 inhabitants per square mile (294.8/km2). There were 126 housing units at an average density of 381.8 per square mile (147.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.
There were 114 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
Education
It is within the St. Ansgar Community School District school district.
See also
In Spanish: Grafton (Iowa) para niños
