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Graham County

North Carolina · 8,861 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 $28,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,000. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,861
+11%since 2000
from 7,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+7%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Graham County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,447
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,645 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,825
+25%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
35.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+73%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(7,303)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(60)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(236)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(7,942)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(194)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other6.7%(597)
Diversity Score22.1%(1,954)
Diversity Score
22
+648%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−2%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graham County, North Carolina?

Graham County, North Carolina has about 8,861 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Graham County, North Carolina earns about $28,447 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 $119,000, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Graham County, North Carolina?

About 13.0% 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 1,665 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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