Grafton, North Dakota
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| Grafton, North Dakota | |
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| Coordinates: 48°24′58″N 97°24′38″W / 48.41611°N 97.41056°WCoordinates: 48°24′58″N 97°24′38″W / 48.41611°N 97.41056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Walsh |
| Founded | 1881 |
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| • Total | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,284 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 58237 |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-31820[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1029194[3] |
| Highways | US 81, ND 17 |
| Website | Grafton's city website |
Grafton is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Walsh County.[4] The 2010 Census found Grafton home to 4,284 residents,[1] making it the thirteenth largest city in North Dakota. Grafton was founded in 1881.
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[edit] Geography
Grafton is located at 48°24′58″N 97°24′38″W / 48.416082°N 97.410633°W (48.416082, -97.410633).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), all land.
[edit] Demographics
The United States Census Bureau lists Grafton's population as 4,284.
According to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Grafton is as follows:
- White: 81.4%
- Black or African American: 0.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.8%
- Asian: 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
- Some other race: 5.4%
- Two or more races: 1.7%
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 14.1% †
† Grafton has the highest percentage of Hispanics for North Dakota cities and towns of 1,000 people or more.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,594 |
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| 1900 | 2,378 | 49.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,229 | −6.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,512 | 12.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,136 | 24.8% | |
| 1940 | 4,070 | 29.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,901 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 5,885 | 20.1% | |
| 1970 | 5,946 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,293 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,840 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,516 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,284 | −5.1% | |
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[edit] Education
The city of Grafton is served by the Grafton Public Schools system. The system includes Century Elementary School (grades K-4), Central Middle School (grades 5-8), and Grafton High School (grades 9-12).
[edit] Library
Grafton's Carnegie Regional Library opened in 1897 and is North Dakota's first public library. Carnegie's collection contains 49,005 volumes and circulates 33,620 items per year. The library, including its 3 branches, serves a population of over 27,000 residents.
[edit] Media
- Print and Online News
- Walsh County Record
- Walsh County Daily News
- Television
- 4 KXJB, CBS affiliate, operated by Hoak Media Corporation, based in Fargo
- 6 CBWT, CBC station based in Winnipeg. Carried on Midcontinent cable channel 16
- 8 WDAZ, ABC affiliate, owned by Forum Communications, based in Grand Forks
- 10 KBRR, FOX affiliate, owned by Red River Broadcasting, for Thief River Falls/Grand Forks. Rebroadcasts KVRR based in Fargo.
- 11 KVLY, NBC affiliate, owned by Hoak Media Corporation, based in Fargo
- 16 KCGE, PBS affiliate, Prairie Public Television network station for Crookston/Grand Forks. Carried on Midcontinent cable channel 13
- 27 KCPM, MyNetworkTV affiliate, owned by Central Plains Media, based in Grand Forks. Carried on Midcontinent cable channel 9
- Radio
FM
- 89.3 KUND-FM, owned by UND, Prairie Public Radio station for Grand Forks (PPR/NPR News/Classical)
- 91.5 KQMN, Minnesota Public Radio station for Thief River Falls/Grand Forks (MPR/NPR Classical)
- 92.9 KKXL, owned by Clear Channel, based in Grand Forks (Top 40 "XL93")
- 94.7 KZGF, owned by Leighton Broadcasting, based in Grand Forks (Top 40 "Z94.7")
- 96.1 KQHT, owned by Clear Channel, based in Grand Forks (Classic Hits "96.1 The Fox")
- 97.1 KYCK, owned by Leighton Broadcasting, based in Grand Forks (Country music "97 Kyck")
- 100.3 KSNR, owned by Clear Channel, based in Grand Forks (Country music "100.3 Cat Country")
- 100.9 KAUJ, owned by Simmons Broadcasting, based in Grafton (Oldies "Oldies 101")
- 102.7 KNTN, Minnesota Public Radio station for Thief River Falls/Grand Forks (MPR/NPR News)
- 104.3 KZLT, owned by Leighton Broadcasting, based in Grand Forks (Adult Contemporary "Lite Rock 104.3")
- 105.1 KAOC, owned by Simmons Broadcasting, based in Langdon with additional studios in Morden (Country music "Maverick 105.1")
- 106.7 KYTZ, owned by Simmons Broadcasting, based in Langdon with additional studios in Morden (Hot adult contemporary "Big 106")
- 107.5 KJKJ, owned by Clear Channel, Grand Forks (Rock music "KJ108")
AM
- 600 KSJB, owned by Chesterman Communications, based in Jamestown (Classic country)
- 680 CJOB, owned by Corus Entertainment, based in Winnipeg (News/Talk)
- 990 CBW, owned by CBC, based in Winnipeg (CBC Radio One)
- 1080 KNDK, owned by Simmons Broadcasting, based in Langdon (Talk & Country music)
- 1310 KNOX, owned by Leighton Broadcasting, based in Grand Forks (News/Talk)
- 1340 KXPO, owned by Simmons Broadcasting, based in Grafton (Country music)
- 1370 KWTL, owned by Real Presence Radio, based in Grand Forks (Catholic programming "Real Presence Radio")
- 1440 KKXL, owned by Clear Channel, Grand Forks (Sports "1440 The Fan")
- 1590 KGFK, owned by Leighton Broadcasting, based in] Grand Forks (Rock music "Rock 107.9"; slogan named for rebroadcaster 107.9 FM in Grand Forks)
[edit] Sites of interest
- Centennial Center
- Elmwood historic home [1]
- Fair Oaks Golf Club - a nine-hole golf course located in Grafton
- Grafton Winter Sports Arena - site of the former Winter Sports Arena, the first indoor hockey arena in North Dakota.
[edit] Notable people
- Albert "Happy" Chandler, 44th and 49th governor of Kentucky, senator, commissioner of Major League Baseball. Chandler Field is named after him.[6][verification needed]
- Les Lear, former offensive tackle in the Canadian Football League and National Football League.
- Raymond W. Lessard, bishop of Savannah (1973–1995).
- Clint Ritchie, TV actor.
- Barry Tallackson, forward with the St. Louis Blues.
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Eriksmoen, Curt (2006). Did You Know That...?: 47 fascinating stories about people who have lived in North Dakota. Vol.1. United States: McCleery & Sons Publishing. pp. 140–141. ISBN 1-931916-46-2.
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