Grafton, West Virginia

Grafton: Town in West Virginia

About

Grafton is a town located in the county of Taylor in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,164 and a population density of 525 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,968 inhabitants.

The town was created 168 years ago in 1855.

Grafton locator map
Location of Grafton on West Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Grafton

Population : 4,968 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : West Virginia (United States)
County : Taylor County
Postal code : 26354
Phone Area Codes : 304
Area : 9.84 km2
Altitude : 1,024 feet / 312, 312 meters
Capital city : Grafton is capital of Taylor County
Establishment : January 01, 1856 (168 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 02:51:13 (25th November 2024)
Density : 505 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.95% (2010-2020)
Grafton WV '4383918274' image
Grafton WV '4383918274'
Grafton WV '4383918274' image

Geography

Grafton is located at 39°20'27"N 80°1'8"W (39.3409200, -80.0189700).

Grafton map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Grafton decreased by 3.95% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1860 891 -
2000 5,489 83.77%
2010 5,164 -6.29% census
2011 5,158 -0.12% estimation process
2012 5,158 0% estimation process
2013 5,150 -0.16% estimation process
2014 5,177 0.52% estimation process
2015 5,114 -1.23% estimation process
2016 5,107 -0.14% estimation process
2017 5,078 -0.57% estimation process
2018 5,037 -0.81% estimation process
2019 4,982 -1.1% estimation process
2020 4,968 -0.28% estimation process

Grafton zip code is 26354. County name: Taylor, County fips: 54091

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People born in Grafton (13)

People born in Grafton, including photojournalist Frances Benjamin Johnston, baketball coach Clair Bee, Paul Shahan, .

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Schools in Grafton

College & universities near Grafton, WV

Code Name City ZIP
237118 Alderson Broaddus University Philippi (WV) 26416-2035

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Grafton, WV

Code Name Address Type
COV Connellsville station North Water Street and West Peach Street RAIL
GTV Grantsville, MD 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road BUS
FSB Frostburg, MD 101 Braddock Road BUS
Code: C U M Cumberland station East Harrison and Queen City Street RAIL
GNB Greensburg Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. RAIL

Post offices near Grafton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Grafton Post Office Grafton (WV) 26354

Other places with the same name (11)

Other cities in Taylor County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taylor County , WV.

City Name Population Title
Flemington 306 Town in West Virginia, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Grafton distances to largest West Virginia cities