Grafton township, Nebraska
Grafton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grafton township is a geographic entity located in Fillmore County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 224. The land area covers 36.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 224 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.1 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 90 | ±27 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 105 | ±29 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 90 | ±27 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±14 |
| Median Home Value | $95,000 | ±$31,899 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,500 | ±$22,232 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,272 | ±$12,484 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±13.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 25 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 130 | ±40 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±12.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF GRAFTON
GUS Population: 225 (2024)
ID: 169843
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: VILLAGE CLERK
209 ROAD D, SUTTON NE 68979
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GUS Population: 5,512 (2024)
ID: 169496
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 307, GENEVA NE 68361-0307
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AURORA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AURORA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AURORA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | AURORA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | GENEVA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GENEVA, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | FAIRMONT, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HENDERSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HENDERSON, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MCCOOL JUNCTION, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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York University
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College | 17.6 mi away | 1125 E 8th St, York, NE, 68467-2699 |
4023635600
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SUTTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 201 SOUTH SAUNDERS, SUTTON, NE, 68979 |
(402) 773-5259
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FAIRMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 600 F STREET, FAIRMONT, NE, 68354 |
(402) 268-6081
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GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 1043 G STREET, GENEVA, NE, 68361 |
(402) 759-3416
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EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 202 SOUTH EXETER AVENUE, EXETER, NE, 68351 |
(402) 266-3031
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VIRGIL BIEGERT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 214 NORTH MARKET STREET, SHICKLEY, NE, 68436 |
(402) 627-3365
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KILGORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 520 NEBRASKA AVENUE, YORK, NE, 68467 |
(402) 363-2620
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HARVARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 309 NORTH CLAY AVENUE, HARVARD, NE, 68944 |
(402) 772-7101
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CLAY CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 117 WEST EDGAR STREET, CLAY CENTER, NE, 68933 |
(402) 762-3861
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ALICE M. FARR LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 1603 L STREET, AURORA, NE, 68818 |
(402) 694-2272
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FAIRMONT, NE US, located 9.5 miles from Grafton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5° | 13.1° | 23.8° | 0.63" | 7.6" |
| February | 39.4° | 16.5° | 27.9° | 0.73" | 5.8" |
| March | 51.6° | 26.6° | 39.1° | 1.34" | 3.6" |
| April | 62.7° | 36.7° | 49.7° | 2.32" | 1.1" |
| May | 73.2° | 49.0° | 61.1° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.8° | 59.2° | 71.5° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.0° | 63.8° | 75.4° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.8° | 61.4° | 73.1° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 51.9° | 65.3° | 2.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 39.2° | 52.3° | 2.02" | 0.9" |
| November | 50.6° | 26.2° | 38.4° | 1.19" | 1.8" |
| December | 38.2° | 17.2° | 27.7° | 0.79" | 3.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Lushton village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| Sutton city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Henderson city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Saronville village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Stockham village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3105919490. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.