Gratton, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 841, Gratton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gratton is a small community located in Virginia, within Tazewell County. The total population is 841. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gratton is 60.3 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gratton is $113,412. This is 22% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gratton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $113,500. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Gratton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gratton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 9.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.3% vs 58.4%).

Education

11.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gratton, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.