Graham County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Graham County has a population of 2,389 residents and a median age of 46.0 years, making it the #3,082 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.8%. The median home value is $89,900, and the median household income is $50,650, which is 33% below the national median.
Demographics
Graham County has a population of 2,389, making it the #3,082 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Graham County is $50,650, ranking #2,736 out of 3,222 counties — 32.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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Housing
The median home value in Graham County is $89,900 (-68.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $734/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Graham County, 26.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 20.1% below the national average, ranking #1,020 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Graham County is 75.9 years. 14.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.7% of adults in Graham County smoke , 38.3% are obese , and 18.2% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
15.6% of children in Graham County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 22.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Graham County is 68.7%. The mean commute time is 13.9 min, which is 49.8% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Graham County voted Republican with a margin of 65.7%. The vote was 16.3% Dem / 82% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Graham County, Kansas
Graham County, Kansas has a total population of 2,389, making it the 3,082nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Graham County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Graham County is $50,650, which ranks #2,736 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Graham County is $89,900, 68.1% below the national median. Renters in Graham County pay a median gross rent of $734 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Graham County, 26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.9 min.
Graham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%).
All data for Graham County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.