Grafton
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Grafton is a village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, with 12,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cedarburg, 2.7 miles SW.
- 12,094residents (2020 Census)
- 709 ftelevation · 216 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 2,230 / sq mipopulation density
- 53024ZIP code
About Grafton
Grafton is a village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. Located approximately 20 miles (32 km) north of Milwaukee and in close proximity to Interstate 43, it is a suburban community in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The village incorporated in 1896, and at the time of the 2020 census the population was 12,094.
Like many of Ozaukee County's cities and villages, the Village of Grafton has rural roots and began as a mill town. The German and Irish immigrants who settled in Grafton in the 1840s utilized the Milwaukee River as a source of hydropower for gristmills and woolen mills. Manufacturing grew and prospered in the village in the 20th century, including the Paramount Records studio and plant, which was in Grafton from 1929 to 1935. Paramount was one of the first and largest producers of blues and jazz records marketed to African-American consumers. Paramount's role in Grafton's history and Blues music history earned the village a spot on the historic Mississippi Blues Trail.
Grafton changed significantly during the period of post-World War II suburbanization. Even though the last woolen mill closed in 1980, the village experienced rapid population growth and the development of new commercial properties and housing subdivisions. The construction of Interstate 43 in the mid-1960s eased travel to neighboring communities. In the 21st century, Grafton is home to many big-box stores as well as an Aurora hospital.
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Living in Grafton
- Median household income
- $89,861
- Median home value
- $328,800
- Median rent
- $1,310/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Grafton had 12,094 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,094 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,230 per sq mi (861 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grafton at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ozaukee County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 12,094 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.42 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3240° N, 87.9454° W |
| ZIP code | 53024 |
| Official website | village.grafton.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5530000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grafton
- Cedarburg2.7 mi SW
- Saukville4.5 mi N
- Thiensville6.3 mi S
- Port Washington6.4 mi NE
- Mequon8.6 mi SW
- Newburg9.1 mi NW
- Bayside10.0 mi S
- Fredonia10.2 mi N
- Waubeka10.4 mi N
- River Hills10.4 mi S
- Brown Deer10.5 mi S
- Germantown10.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grafton
What county is Grafton in?
Grafton is in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Grafton, WI?
12,094 people lived in Grafton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grafton, WI?
The ZIP code of Grafton is 53024.
What is the elevation of Grafton?
709 feet (216 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grafton?
Cedarburg (2.7 mi), Saukville (4.5 mi), Thiensville (6.3 mi), Port Washington (6.4 mi), Mequon (8.6 mi).
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