Graham County is a county of 8,861 people in North Carolina. The median age is 44.3, about 7 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 38%. The foreign-born share is 2%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)10.1%(47)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)10.8%(50)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era38.6%(179)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8.8%(41)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 464 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
