Grafton, MA is a small community located in south-central Massachusetts. It has a population of 19,540 people and a population density of 836 people per square mile. Grafton is known for its many year-round outdoor activities such as hiking the trails along the Blackstone River or visiting the Purgatory Chasm State Reservation. Local businesses include The Grafton Inn, which offers classic New England meals and lodging, Grafton Village Cheese Co., which produces award-winning cheddar and gouda cheeses, and Grafton Speedbowl, an auto racing track. In addition to outdoor activities, there are several organizations in Grafton such as the Rotary Club of Grafton and the Historical Society of Grafton that promote local culture and history. Lastly, for sports enthusiasts, there are several events throughout the year such as Youth Baseball & Softball Games organized by Little League International or snowmobiling competitions at Milford Power Sports.
The population in Grafton is 19,540. There are 857 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grafton is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grafton is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grafton
- 54.0% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 41.1% are married with children
- 12.8% have children, but are single
Race in Grafton
- 78.8% are White
- 4.6% are Black
- 7.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander