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Graham

Texas · 8,732 residents · 5.597 sq mi
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Graham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,732
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,560 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−1%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Graham
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,589
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,188
+70%since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+70%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(7,299)
Black1.2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,169)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(2,846)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(6,151)
Black0.7%(65)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(2,159)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other0.4%(35)
Diversity Score50.7%(4,425)
Diversity Score
51
+55%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graham, Texas?

Graham, Texas has about 8,732 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Graham, Texas?

The typical household in Graham, Texas earns about $47,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graham, Texas expensive?

In Graham, Texas, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Graham, Texas?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Graham, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graham, Texas?

About 15.0% of people in Graham, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graham, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Graham, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 254 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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