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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 05146 in Grafton, Vermont, is classified as having "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The population is predominantly white, with 94% identifying as such. This classification has remained consistent over the past decade, although minor changes in racial composition and economic status have occurred.
From 2013 to 2022, Grafton maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area. The white population consistently represented over 90% of the total, qualifying it as a "Racial Majority" community. The white population percentage decreased slightly from 97% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. The Hispanic population increased gradually from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. The Asian population and those identifying as two or more races maintained a small but consistent presence of 1-2% throughout the decade.
The median income in Grafton showed an overall upward trend. From 2013 to 2022, the median income increased from $46,774 to $64,350, a growth of about 37.6%. A significant increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, with median income rising from $64,320 to $72,251, before slightly decreasing in 2022.
Population trends in Grafton showed variability. The population decreased from 776 in 2010 to 685 in 2013. It then gradually increased to 779 by 2018. After a slight decrease to 711 in 2020, it rose sharply to 860 in 2022.
Grafton remains a predominantly white community, but its subtle shifts towards increased diversity align with broader national trends of growing diversity in rural and suburban areas. The pace of change in Grafton appears to be slower than national averages.
The economic growth in Grafton is notable. The significant income increase and recent population growth could indicate that Grafton is attracting new residents. These trends suggest that while the community is not undergoing rapid transformation, it is experiencing gradual changes that may influence its character and composition in the long term.