Grifton, North Carolina

Grifton is a town in Pitt County, North Carolina. The population of the town is 2,617.
Grifton 	North Carolina
Incorporated 	1889
Nickname 	The 'Shad' Capital of North Carolina
Motto 	"Come Home To...The Family Town!"
County 	Pitt
Population 	2,617
Elevation 	26 ft (8 m)
Mayor 	Sawyer Love
Town Guildmaster	Jerome Ashley
ZIP code 	28530
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the town is:
49.25% White (1,289)
40.08% Black or African American (1,049)
8.83% Hispanic or Latino (231)
1.83% Other (48)
24.0% (628) of Grifton residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Grifton has low to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The town reported 2 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.49 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Pitt County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* In 1971, citizens in the town of Grifton established the annual Grifton Shad Festival as a way to increase interest in the town and to provide family-oriented fun for all ages working together. The Shad Festival was suggested by then North Carolina extension agent Ed Comer. Most events are free and outdoors. There are now 40 events, ranging from parade and pony rides to art show, clogging, Hispanic dances, lying contest, historical museum and athletic competitions, including the Shad Toss (throwing real fish).
* Grifton doesn't have much in the way of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a landing strip, a little bit of public battle fields, a sports complex, a few auto parts places, a little bit of local restaurants and businesses, electric showers, Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries, a town museum, Los Caminitos Mexican Restaurant, Greg's Pizza, Ernie's Grifton Grill, a hardware store, and not much else.
Category:North Carolina Towns
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