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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Graham County

North Carolina · 7,993 residents · 291.968 sq mi
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Graham County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,645. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,500. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,993
+11%since 1990
from 7,196 in 1990
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+13%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Graham County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,645
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,754 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,237
+60%since 1990
from $8,877 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$319
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
82.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
17.3% rent
2.4
−19%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(6,746)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(10)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score15%(1,078)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(7,303)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(60)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score2.9%(236)
3
−80%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.4%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−1%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graham County, North Carolina?

Graham County, North Carolina has about 7,993 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Graham County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Graham County, North Carolina earns about $26,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Graham County, North Carolina expensive?

In Graham County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Graham County, North Carolina?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Graham County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Graham County, North Carolina?

About 19.5% of people in Graham County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Graham County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Graham County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 797 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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