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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Graham County

Kansas · 2,946 residents · 898.527 sq mi
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Graham County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,286. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 597 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $42,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,946
−17%since 1990
from 3,543 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.4
+14%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Graham County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,286
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,047 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,050
+57%since 1990
from $11,472 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$320
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
20.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+18%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,429)
Black2.6%(91)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(333)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,790)
Black3.2%(95)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score10.4%(307)
Diversity Score
10
+11%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Graham County to nearby counties

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Income$54,050+73%
Home value$101,500+137%
Population5,288+123%
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GRAHAM COUNTY VS
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Income$62,500+100%
Home value$89,000+107%
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GRAHAM COUNTY VS
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Income$81,528+161%
Home value$120,900+182%
Population2,740+16%
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GRAHAM COUNTY VS
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Income$73,750+136%
Home value$167,200+290%
Population2,427+2%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graham County, Kansas?

Graham County, Kansas has about 2,946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Graham County, Kansas earns about $31,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graham County, Kansas expensive?

In Graham County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $42,900, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Graham County, Kansas?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Graham County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graham County, Kansas?

About 11.5% of people in Graham County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graham County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Graham County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 597 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9523
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 67642ZIP 67625ZIP 67650ZIP 67659
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