Grifton Authority

Grifton is a lower-income small town of 2,515 with home prices 1.9× below the North Carolina median.

Grifton, North Carolina

In Lenoir County, North Carolina, Grifton anchors a community of 2,515. The median household income stands at $36,794.

Definition and scope

Grifton is a chartered municipality within Lenoir County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Kinston, NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Grifton has approximately 2,515 residents. The median age is 35.6 years. Roughly 38% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $152,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 40.1%
• Black or African American: 38.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
• Asian: 2.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Grifton is $36,794. Poverty rate stands at 32.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 11.7%. Educational attainment: 14.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Grifton:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

South Oaks Aerodrome provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Lenoir County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Wilson, North Carolina.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 32 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.