Graham is a city located in Alamance County North Carolina. Graham has a 2024 population of 18,752. Graham is currently growing at a rate of 2.17% annually and its population has increased by 9.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,160 in 2020.
The average household income in Graham is $63,232 with a poverty rate of 19.15%. The median age in Graham is 36.8 years: 34.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Graham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,239 | 59.75% |
| Black or African American | 4,059 | 23.69% |
| Two or more races | 1,378 | 8.04% |
| Other race | 1,258 | 7.34% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,496 | 2.26 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Non Family | 3,166 | 1.16 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 2,938 | 3.06 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 1,103 | 3.09 | 24.8 | 75.2 |
| Male | 289 | 2.98 | 16.6 | 83.4 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,036 | 8.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,275 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,898 | 15.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 712 | 5.91% |
| High School Graduate | 3,969 | 32.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 562 | 4.66% |
| Some College | 2,598 | 21.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,241 | 6,514 | 1,679 |
| Black | 2,699 | 2,462 | 573 |
| Hispanic | 1,624 | 1,065 | 272 |
| Other Race | 792 | 563 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 736 | 585 | 180 |
| Asian | 109 | 103 | 0 |
| Native American | 55 | 25 | 4 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,420 | $49,559 | $53,717 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,700 | $53,750 | $69,659 |
| High School Graduate | $33,147 | $35,524 | $23,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,292 | $27,333 | $23,199 |
| Overall | $40,560 | $42,288 | $38,029 |
| Some College | $41,973 | $50,392 | $36,317 |
$40,560
Average Earnings
$42,288
Average Male
$38,029
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.81% of Graham residents speak only English, while 16.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,086 | 1,412 | 15.54% |
| Black | 3,980 | 1,326 | 33.32% |
| Hispanic | 3,070 | 358 | 11.66% |
| Multiple | 1,378 | 293 | 21.26% |
| Other | 1,240 | 65 | 5.24% |
| Native | 66 | 26 | 39.39% |
| Asian | 119 | 25 | 21.01% |
19.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.66%
Male Poverty Rate
21.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Graham is Native, with 39.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Graham is Other, with 5.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.23% |
| High School | 21.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.84% |
| Some College | 10.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.06% |
| Female Employed | 8.77% |
| Male Employed | 7.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,724 | $74,408 |
| Households | $51,482 | $63,232 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,762 | $44,419 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,111
Number of Veterans
1,060
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 526 |
| First Gulf War | 205 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| World War II | 81 |
| Korea | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 331 |
| 75+ | 327 |
| 55 to 64 | 216 |
| 35 to 54 | 174 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 10.45% |
| Black | 153 | 4.78% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 6% |
| Asian | 19 | 17.43% |
| Other Race | 15 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.6%
Born in Graham
90.1%
Native Born
9.9%
Foreign Born
4.65%
Non Citizen
5.25%
Naturalized
90.1% of Graham residents were born in the United States, with 63.6% having been born in North Carolina. 4.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,742 | 398 | 1.96% |
| 2028 | 20,344 | 398 | 2% |
| 2027 | 19,946 | 398 | 2.04% |
| 2026 | 19,548 | 398 | 2.08% |
| 2025 | 19,150 | 398 | 2.12% |
| 2024 | 18,752 | 398 | 2.17% |
| 2023 | 18,354 | 360 | 2% |
| 2022 | 17,994 | 711 | 4.11% |
| 2021 | 17,283 | 123 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 17,160 | 1,523 | 9.74% |
| 2019 | 15,637 | 574 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 15,063 | 283 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 14,780 | 175 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 14,605 | 95 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 14,510 | 97 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 14,413 | 38 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 14,375 | 48 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 14,327 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 14,329 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 14,327 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,833 | 2,407 | 23.09% |
| 1990 | 10,426 | 1,752 | 20.2% |
| 1980 | 8,674 | 502 | 6.14% |
| 1970 | 8,172 | 449 | 5.81% |
| 1960 | 7,723 | 2,697 | 53.66% |
| 1950 | 5,026 | 687 | 15.83% |
| 1940 | 4,339 | 1,367 | 46% |
| 1930 | 2,972 | 468 | 18.69% |
| 1910 | 2,504 | -18,238 | -87.93% |