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Graham County

Arizona · 38,533 residents · 4,621.877 sq mi
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Graham County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,693. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 15% 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 $146,600. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,533
+15%since 2000
from 33,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+9%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K29K33K37K40K1990201020202024Graham County
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,693
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,668 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,878
+64%since 2000
from $12,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(18,488)
Black1.8%(602)
Hispanic / Latino27%(9,054)
Asian0.5%(182)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(19,731)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(20,398)
Black1.2%(453)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(11,428)
Asian0.4%(169)
Other13.6%(5,227)
Diversity Score74.4%(28,680)
Segregation Score36.9%(14,229)
Diversity Score
74
+26%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graham County, Arizona?

Graham County, Arizona has about 38,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Graham County, Arizona?

The typical household in Graham County, Arizona earns about $55,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graham County, Arizona expensive?

In Graham County, Arizona, the median home is worth about $146,600, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Graham County, Arizona?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Graham County, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graham County, Arizona?

About 21.2% of people in Graham County, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graham County, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Graham County, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,979 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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10 ZIP codes
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