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Graham County

North Carolina · 8,030 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 $42,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
8,030
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
46.8
+13%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Graham County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(423)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(463)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(457)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196%(480)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(390)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(803)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.4%(835)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(978)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.7%(1,182)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415%(1,201)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.7%(620)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(198)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,207
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,645 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,034
+62%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−24%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Graham County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(7,303)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(60)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(6,885)
Black0.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(219)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other9.8%(786)
Segregation Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(168)
Honduran1.2%(99)
Spaniard0.6%(50)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American38.6%(3,278)
Irish7.3%(624)
German5.6%(478)
English5.6%(472)
Scottish2%(172)
French1%(88)
Dutch0.7%(63)
Italian0.7%(62)
Norwegian0.6%(55)
Lebanese0.5%(46)
Greek0.4%(30)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.3%(23)
Welsh0.2%(20)
Polish0.2%(19)
Bulgarian0.2%(17)
Danish0.2%(15)
West Indian0.1%(12)
Swiss0.1%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
British0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(889)
Married57.7%(1,985)
Widowed4.2%(145)
Divorced12.3%(424)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(738)
Married52.6%(1,779)
Widowed15.3%(517)
Divorced10.2%(346)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Graham County, North Carolina?

Graham County, North Carolina has about 8,030 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Graham County, North Carolina earns about $42,207 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 $529 a month.

How educated are people in Graham County, North Carolina?

About 13.3% 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 14.0% 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 834 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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