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Graton
census-designated place
Graton storefronts on north side of Graton Road between Ross Road and South Edison Street
Graton storefronts on north side of Graton Road between Ross Road and South Edison Street
Location in Sonoma County and the state of California
Location in Sonoma County and the state of California
Coordinates: 38°26′15″N 122°51′59″W / 38.43750°N 122.86639°W / 38.43750; -122.86639Coordinates: 38°26′15″N 122°51′59″W / 38.43750°N 122.86639°W / 38.43750; -122.86639
Country United States
StateTemplate:Country data California
CountySonoma
Area
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 • LandTemplate:Infobox settlement/areadisp
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Elevation
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Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,683
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Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95444
Area code(s)707
FIPS codeTemplate:FIPS
GNIS feature IDTemplate:GNIS 4
File:Graton, California (1909).jpg
Graton, 1909

Graton is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in west Sonoma County, California, United States. The population was 1,683 at the 2020 census.[3] Graton's ZIP code is 95444. The town also has a culinary reputation attributed to two restaurants in the area.[4]

The town of Graton is roughly 20 miles (32 km) from the California coastline.[5] Graton's agriculture was historically concentrated on apple farming, but like most of rural Sonoma County it now focuses on wine production.[6]

Geography

Graton has a total area of 1.58 sq mi (4.1 km2), all land.[7]

Graton is located at the southeastern end of Green Valley, on the east bank of the seasonally flooding Atascadero Creek. The elevation ranges from approximately 85 feet (26 m) above Mean Sea Level (MSL) at Atascadero Creek to 213 feet (65 m) MSL at Oak Grove School.

Graton is noted as lying at the approximate furthest southern and eastern extent of Russian colonization of the Americas. Research on Fort Ross has indicated that several farms were developed inland from the coastal fur trading fort in northwestern Sonoma County. These farms or ranches were used for producing additional food and for agricultural projects conducted by Fort Ross's agronomist Yegor Chernykh. In 1836, a farm was established along Purrington Creek, between what are now the towns of Occidental and Graton. There Chernykh erected barracks and five other structures, and grew vegetables, fruit, wheat, and other grains. Chernykh also developed a large vineyard, introducing what has since become a major crop in the area.[8]

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Graton has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated Csb on climate maps.[9]

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Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Graton had a population of 1,683. The population density was 1,065.9 inhabitants per square mile (411.5/km2). The median age was 49.9 years; 16.6% of residents were under age 18 and 28.8% were age 65 or older. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males age 18 and over.[10]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[11]
Race Number Percent
White 1,279 76.0%
Black or African American 10 0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 0.7%
Asian 25 1.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4 0.2%
Some other race 135 8.0%
Two or more races 219 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 298 17.7%

The census reported that 99.2% of the population lived in households, 14 people (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized. In addition, 93.7% of residents lived in urban areas, while 6.3% lived in rural areas.[10][12]

There were 678 households, of which 153 (22.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 318 (46.9%) were married-couple households, 44 (6.5%) were cohabiting couple households, 215 (31.7%) had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, and 101 (14.9%) had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. Households made up of one person totaled 212 (31.3%), and 123 (18.1%) were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46. There were 422 families (62.2% of all households).[10][13]

There were 725 housing units at an average density of 459.2 units per square mile (177.3 units/km2), of which 678 (93.5%) were occupied and 47 (6.5%) were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9%, and the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%. Of occupied units, 514 (75.8%) were owner-occupied and 164 (24.2%) were occupied by renters.[10]

2010 census

At the 2010 census Graton had a population of 1,707. The population density was 1,080.9 inhabitants per square mile (417.3/km2). The racial makeup of Graton was 1,402 (82.1%) White, 10 (0.6%) African American, 29 (1.7%) Native American, 25 (1.5%) Asian, 3 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 144 (8.4%) from other races, and 94 (5.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 322 people (18.9%).[14]

The census reported that 99.2% of the population lived in households and 0.8% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters.

There were 680 households, 193 (28.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 304 (44.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 90 (13.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 19 (2.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 35 (5.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 18 (2.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 188 households (27.6%) were one person and 73 (10.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49. There were 413 families (60.7% of households); the average family size was 3.03.

The age distribution was 343 people (20.1%) under the age of 18, 131 people (7.7%) aged 18 to 24, 352 people (20.6%) aged 25 to 44, 643 people (37.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 238 people (13.9%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 45.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males. The median resident age is 48.2 years, compared to the California average of 36.2 years.

There were 723 housing units at an average density of 457.8 per square mile (176.8/km2), of which 72.2% were owner-occupied and 27.8% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.6%. 72.0% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 27.2% lived in rental housing units.

The median household income was $83,082 (+70.4% from 2000), and the median family income was $87,641 (+53.9% from 2000). The median per capita income for the CDP was $35,410 (+62.1% from 2000). For comparison, statewide California median per capita income in the 2010 Census was $27,885 (+22.8% from 2000).

Income and poverty

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income in 2023 was $108,750, and the per capita income was $64,330. About 22.2% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line.[15]

Government

Graton is represented by the following elected officials:

Education

The school districts are Oak Grove Union Elementary School District and West Sonoma County Union High School District.[18]

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  2. ↑ Template:Gnis
  3. ↑ "Graton CDP, California - Census Bureau Profile". data.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Graton | Sonoma County (Official Site)". www.sonomacounty.com. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Distance between Graton, CA and Bodega Bay, CA". Distance between cities. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  6. ↑ McKINLEY, Jesse (September 2, 2011). "Gravenstein Apples Struggle to Survive in Sonoma County". New York Times. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ↑ "OUTPOST OF AN EMPIRE" by Stephen Watrous, 2001
  9. ↑ Climate Summary for Graton, California
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  11. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  12. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Graton CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  14. ↑ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Graton CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Graton CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Final Maps | California Citizens Redistricting Commission". Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Template:Cite GovTrack
  18. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sonoma County, CA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 7, 2024. - Text list
  19. ↑ Smith, Chris (March 24, 2021). "George Segal found happiness in Sonoma County with high school sweetheart". The Press Democrat. Retrieved March 24, 2021.

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