Grafton, Ohio facts for kids
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Grafton, Ohio
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Immaculate Conception Church
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Location of Grafton, Ohio
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Location of Grafton in Lorain County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.96 sq mi (12.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.93 sq mi (12.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,895 |
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5,773 |
| • Density | 1,195.50/sq mi (461.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44044
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-31150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398183 |
Grafton is a small village located in Lorain County, Ohio, in the United States. It sits along the East Branch of the Black River. In 2020, about 5,895 people lived there. Grafton is also home to a large correctional facility and other similar places.
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History of Grafton
Grafton was officially planned out in 1846. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach that spot. The village might have gotten its name from a town called Grafton, Massachusetts.
Geography and Location
Grafton is located in the state of Ohio. It is part of Lorain County.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 4.74 square miles (12.28 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.71 square miles (12.20 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Grafton has seen its population change over the years. Here's how the number of people living in the village has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 600 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,098 | 83.0% | |
| 1910 | 955 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 900 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 935 | 3.9% | |
| 1940 | 971 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,194 | 23.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,683 | 41.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,771 | 5.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,231 | 26.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,344 | 49.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,302 | −31.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,636 | 188.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,895 | −11.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,773 | −13.0% | |
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Grafton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 6,636 people living there. There were 965 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 726 of these were families.
Most people in Grafton were White (65.0%). A significant number were African American (32.7%). A small percentage were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About 56.0% of households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.07 people.
The average age of people in Grafton was 36.2 years old. Many adults between 25 and 44 years old lived there (43.9%). A large number of the residents were male (79.7%).
Famous People from Grafton
Some well-known people who have lived in Grafton include:
- Ryan Feierabend, a player in MLB.
- Eric Lauer, also an MLB player.
- Ed McKean, another MLB player.
Images for kids
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A friendly robot.
See also
In Spanish: Grafton (Ohio) para niños
