Graham is a city located in Young County Texas. Graham has a 2024 population of 8,853. It is also the county seat of Young County. Graham is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,717 in 2020.
The average household income in Graham is $79,916 with a poverty rate of 17.56%. The median age in Graham is 36.7 years: 33.1 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Graham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,376 | 84.53% |
| Two or more races | 895 | 10.26% |
| Black or African American | 273 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 144 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,495 | 2.45 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 1,673 | 3.07 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 1,161 | 1.29 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 448 | 2.9 | 23.7 | 76.3 |
| Male | 213 | 3.02 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 429 | 7.46% |
| Associates Degree | 440 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 742 | 12.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 356 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,875 | 32.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 367 | 6.39% |
| Some College | 1,538 | 26.76% |
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 | 4,274 | 3,918 | 957 |
| Hispanic | 1,294 | 893 | 141 |
| 2+ Races | 522 | 282 | 0 |
| Black | 178 | 172 | 0 |
| Other Race | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 38 | 38 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,521 | $60,179 | $59,415 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,523 | $113,107 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,179 | $42,604 | $24,648 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,100 | $47,727 | $22,083 |
| Overall | $37,875 | $52,763 | $31,692 |
| Some College | $34,659 | $46,656 | $33,864 |
$37,875
Average Earnings
$52,763
Average Male
$31,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.4% of Graham residents speak only English, while 21.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,135 | 1,251 | 20.39% |
| Hispanic | 2,160 | 252 | 11.67% |
| Multiple | 890 | 225 | 25.28% |
| Other | 144 | 27 | 18.75% |
17.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.95%
Male Poverty Rate
19.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Graham is Multiple, with 25.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Graham is Hispanic, with 11.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.6% |
| Some College | 11.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.05% |
| Female Employed | 12.7% |
| Male Employed | 5.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,214 | $93,707 |
| Households | $63,361 | $79,916 |
| Married Families | $94,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,703 | $49,953 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
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
565
Number of Veterans
463
Male Veterans
102
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 296 |
| Vietnam | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 257 |
| 75+ | 117 |
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 366 | 6.52% |
| Black | 166 | 93.26% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 5.44% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
72.59%
Born in Graham
89.98%
Native Born
10.02%
Foreign Born
6.7%
Non Citizen
3.31%
Naturalized
89.98% of Graham residents were born in the United States, with 72.59% having been born in Texas. 6.7% 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 | 9,023 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 8,989 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 8,955 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 8,921 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 8,887 | 34 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 8,853 | 34 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 8,819 | 44 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 8,775 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 8,754 | 37 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 8,717 | 116 | 1.35% |
| 2019 | 8,601 | -14 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 8,615 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,624 | -104 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 8,728 | -29 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 8,757 | -47 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 8,804 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 8,811 | 55 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 8,756 | -53 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 8,809 | -83 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 8,892 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,716 | -270 | -3% |
| 1990 | 8,986 | -184 | -2.01% |
| 1980 | 9,170 | 1,693 | 22.64% |
| 1970 | 7,477 | -1,028 | -12.09% |
| 1960 | 8,505 | 1,763 | 26.15% |
| 1950 | 6,742 | 1,567 | 30.28% |
| 1940 | 5,175 | 194 | 3.89% |
| 1930 | 4,981 | 2,437 | 95.79% |
| 1920 | 2,544 | -6,479 | -71.81% |