Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Grifton, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,515

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40.1%1,009

Black

38.8%977

Hispanic/Latino

17.1%430

Asian

2.2%56

Two or More

1%24

Other

0.8%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%73

High School Diploma

26.5%417

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%151

Some College (1+ yr)

20.3%319

Associate's Degree

12.7%200

Bachelor's Degree

9.5%149

Master's Degree

4.8%76

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

14.7%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

37.6%412

Renter-Occupied

62.4%684

Total Units

1,283

Homeownership

37.6%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%28

$50K–$100K

15%62

$100K–$150K

26.7%110

$150K–$200K

27.2%112

$200K–$300K

12.9%53

$300K–$500K

3.4%14

$500K–$1M

8%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

323

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

144

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%10

2010–2019

4.6%59

2000–2009

10.2%131

1990–1999

10.7%137

1980–1989

3.5%45

1970–1979

23.1%297

1960–1969

24.6%315

1950–1959

17.8%228

1940–1949

0.4%5

1939 or earlier

4.4%56

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.9%942

Bottled/LP Gas

11.4%125

Utility Gas

2.1%23

No Fuel

0.5%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,794

Mean Household Incomei

$54,382

Per Capita Incomei

$24,486

Poverty Ratei

32.3%

Unemploymenti

18.1%

Labor Forcei

1,318

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.8%118

$10K–$15K

11%121

$15K–$20K

8.4%92

$20K–$25K

5.5%60

$25K–$30K

3.6%39

$30K–$35K

2.2%24

$35K–$40K

15.2%167

$40K–$45K

2.2%24

$45K–$50K

3.5%38

$50K–$60K

15.1%165

$60K–$75K

0.5%5

$75K–$100K

8.8%96

$100K–$125K

7.6%83

$125K–$150K

1.7%19

$150K–$200K

0.7%8

$200K+

3.4%37

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

115

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

90 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes51% occupied$533/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 842 homes96% occupied$394/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,794/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

63.8%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

25.1%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

11.1%

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.5% of subsidized households are minority

27.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

983.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,036

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,070

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

142(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured