Grafton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Grafton, North Dakota
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Downtown Grafton
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Location of Grafton, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.57 sq mi (9.24 km2) |
| • Land | 3.30 sq mi (8.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,170 |
| • Estimate
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4,120 |
| • Density | 1,262.49/sq mi (487.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58237
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-31820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036063 |
| Highways | US 81, ND 17 |
Grafton is a city and the county seat of Walsh County, North Dakota, U.S. As of the 2020 Census, the city of Grafton had a population of 4,170, making it the 16th most populous city in North Dakota. Grafton was founded in 1881.
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History
The Grafton area was homesteaded by Nils Monson. Nils Monson was a 29-year-old bachelor who walked to the area from Winnipeg in the fall of 1878 to homestead. He was the first to deed his 160-acre homestead to the town. The Grafton area was later settled by Thomas E Cooper in early 1879. He became postmaster later that year when a post office was constructed as part of expansions in service for the Northern Pacific Railway and the Great Northern Railway. It was incorporated as a village in 1881 and then became a city in 1903. In 1881, Walsh County was established and Grafton was subsequently designated the county seat. The city was named for Grafton County, New Hampshire, the native home of a large share of its early settlers.
The Grafton State School, a home for the developmentally disabled, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.40 square miles (8.81 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,594 | — | |
| 1900 | 2,378 | 49.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,229 | −6.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,512 | 12.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,136 | 24.8% | |
| 1940 | 4,070 | 29.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,901 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,885 | 20.1% | |
| 1970 | 5,946 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,293 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,840 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,516 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,284 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,170 | −2.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 4,120 | −3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,284 people, 1,776 households, and 1,073 families living in the city. The population density was 1,260.0 inhabitants per square mile (486.5/km2). There were 1,990 housing units at an average density of 585.3 units per square mile (226.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 0.4% African American, 2.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.1% of the population.
There were 1,776 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.92.
The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
Education
The city of Grafton is served by the Grafton Public Schools system. The system includes Century Primary Elementary School (grades Pre-K–2), Century Intermediate Elementary School grades (3–6) Grafton Junior High School (grades 7–8), and Grafton High School (grades 9–12).
North Valley Career and Technology Center is a multi-district regional technology education center, serving students grades 9–12 from across the region.
Library
Grafton's Carnegie Regional Library opened in 1897 and is North Dakota's first public library. Carnegie's collection contains 49,005 volumes and circulates 33,620 items per year. The library, including its 3 branches, serves a population of over 27,000 residents.
Media
Local print and online news
- Walsh County Record
- Walsh County Daily News
Local radio
AM radio
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City |
| 1340 AM | KXPO | Expo Radio | Full service/Country | Simmons Broadcasting Inc. | Grafton |
FM radio
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | Target city/market | City of license |
| 100.9 FM | KAUJ | Oldies 101 | Oldies | Simmons Broadcasting Inc. | Grafton | Grafton |
Sites of interest
- Walsh County Courthouse – The Walsh County Courthouse has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985.
- Centennial Center
- Elmwood historic home
- Fair Oaks Golf Club – a nine-hole golf course located in Grafton
- Grafton Winter Sports Arena – site of the former Winter Sports Arena, the first indoor hockey arena in North Dakota.
- Chandler Field – named after Albert "Happy" Chandler
- Leistikow Park
Notable people
- Karen Anderson, state legislator
- Albert "Happy" Chandler, 44th and 49th governor of Kentucky; US senator; commissioner of Major League Baseball
- Pablo Garza, mixed martial arts featherweight fighter with the Ultimate Fighting Championship
- William E. Gorder, teacher, farmer, and North Dakota state representative
- Les Lear, offensive tackle in the Canadian Football League and National Football League
- Raymond W. Lessard, bishop of Savannah (1973–1995)
- Clint Ritchie, actor (Clint Buchanan on One Life to Live)
- Barry Tallackson, forward for the St. Louis Blues
See also
In Spanish: Grafton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
