Graham County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,072 | — | #2,650 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | -33.9% | #2,787 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.6 years | +17.2% | #653 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,600 | -39.5% | #1,798 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $676 | -41.9% | #2,846 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | -46.8% | #177 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Graham County has a population of 8,072, making it the #2,650 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Graham County is $49,684, ranking #2,787 out of 3,222 counties — 33.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Graham County is $170,600 (-39.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $676/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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87.5% of residents in Graham County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.
About Graham County, North Carolina
Graham County, North Carolina has a total population of 8,072, making it the 2,650th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Graham County is 45.6 years, which is 17.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Graham County is $49,684, which ranks #2,787 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Graham County is $170,600, 39.5% below the national median. Renters in Graham County pay a median gross rent of $676 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Graham County, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Graham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (9.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Graham County, North Carolina 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.