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Graham County

Kansas · 2,415 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 $40,890. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 531 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,500. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,415
−18%since 2000
from 2,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+14%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Graham County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,890
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,616
+47%since 2000
from $18,050 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+38%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,790)
Black3.2%(95)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(307)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,179)
Black2.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(62)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other2.9%(71)
Diversity Score20%(483)
Diversity Score
20
+92%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−20%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graham County, Kansas?

Graham County, Kansas has about 2,415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Graham County, Kansas earns about $40,890 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Graham County, Kansas?

About 26.3% 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 13.5% 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 1,128 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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