Grafton
City in Taylor County, West Virginia
Grafton is a city in Taylor County, West Virginia, with 4,722 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,024 ft (312 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Flemington, 7.9 miles SW.
- 4,722residents (2020 Census)
- 1,024 ftelevation · 312 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.5 km²
- 1,286 / sq mipopulation density
- 26354ZIP code
About Grafton
Grafton is a city in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 4,729 at the 2020 census. Located along the Tygart Valley River, it originally developed as a junction point for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, serving numerous branches of a network that was vital to the regional coal industry.
Grafton is the home of both of West Virginia's national cemeteries, and was where the West Virginia Equal Suffrage Association formed in 1895. Mother's Day was founded in Grafton on May 10, 1908, and the city is home to the International Mother's Day Shrine. Grafton was also among the first cities in the United States to observe Memorial Day.
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Living in Grafton
- Median household income
- $40,402
- Median home value
- $74,600
- Median rent
- $512/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Grafton had 4,722 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,722 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,286 per sq mi (496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grafton at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Taylor County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,722 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.67 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3406° N, 80.0161° W |
| ZIP code | 26354 |
| Official website | graftonwv.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5432716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grafton
- Flemington7.9 mi SW
- Newburg9.3 mi E
- Galloway9.5 mi SW
- White Hall10.7 mi NW
- Pleasant Valley10.8 mi NW
- Fairmont11.8 mi NW
- Bridgeport12.4 mi W
- Philippi13.5 mi S
- Monongah13.6 mi NW
- Barrackville13.8 mi NW
- Rivesville14.4 mi NW
- Tunnelton14.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Grafton
What county is Grafton in?
Grafton is in Taylor County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Grafton, WV?
4,722 people lived in Grafton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grafton, WV?
The ZIP code of Grafton is 26354.
What is the elevation of Grafton?
1,024 feet (312 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grafton?
Flemington (7.9 mi), Newburg (9.3 mi), Galloway (9.5 mi), White Hall (10.7 mi), Pleasant Valley (10.8 mi).
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