Graham is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Graham has a 2024 population of 36,659. Graham is currently growing at a rate of 2.63% annually and its population has increased by 12.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,505 in 2020.
The average household income in Graham is $128,219 with a poverty rate of 6.22%. The median age in Graham is 35.1 years: 33.5 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Graham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,318 | 69.3% |
| Two or more races | 5,825 | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,719 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1,397 | 3.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 935 | 2.66% |
| Other race | 667 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 229 | 0.65% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,807 | 3.24 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 6,654 | 3.66 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 2,055 | 1.52 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Female | 1,092 | 3.67 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Male | 1,006 | 3.49 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,436 | 6.62% |
| Associates Degree | 3,212 | 14.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,191 | 14.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,338 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 6,517 | 30.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 287 | 1.32% |
| Some College | 5,716 | 26.34% |
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 | 15,532 | 14,384 | 3,194 |
| 2+ Races | 2,488 | 2,311 | 414 |
| Hispanic | 2,065 | 1,798 | 390 |
| Black | 1,132 | 1,076 | 313 |
| Asian | 894 | 777 | 327 |
| Islander | 544 | 437 | 44 |
| Other Race | 411 | 352 | 49 |
| Native American | 128 | 115 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,449 | $110,625 | $52,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,303 | $96,984 | $85,257 |
| High School Graduate | $54,093 | $73,640 | $36,736 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,833 | $57,500 | $30,182 |
| Overall | $60,767 | $75,787 | $46,973 |
| Some College | $60,714 | $72,439 | $48,532 |
$60,767
Average Earnings
$75,787
Average Male
$46,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.68% of Graham residents speak only English, while 11.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,735 | 1,680 | 7.39% |
| Hispanic | 4,602 | 201 | 4.37% |
| Multiple | 5,765 | 176 | 3.05% |
| Other | 667 | 161 | 24.14% |
| Asian | 1,393 | 114 | 8.18% |
| Black | 1,666 | 8 | 0.48% |
6.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.16%
Male Poverty Rate
7.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Graham is Other, with 24.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Graham is Black, with 0.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.21% |
| High School | 8.2% |
| Some College | 5.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.08% |
| Female Employed | 4.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,317 | $132,755 |
| Households | $115,501 | $128,219 |
| Married Families | $128,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,023 | $82,653 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,578
Number of Veterans
2,999
Male Veterans
579
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,475 |
| First Gulf War | 1,430 |
| Vietnam | 565 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,311 |
| 55 to 64 | 906 |
| 18 to 34 | 496 |
| 65 to 74 | 453 |
| 75+ | 412 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,523 | 14.33% |
| Hispanic | 447 | 17.99% |
| Black | 427 | 35.49% |
| 2+ Races | 334 | 10.31% |
| Islander | 140 | 22.22% |
| Other Race | 95 | 21.35% |
| Asian | 53 | 5.72% |
| Native American | 6 | 4.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
55.74%
Born in Graham
93.27%
Native Born
6.73%
Foreign Born
2.94%
Non Citizen
3.8%
Naturalized
93.27% of Graham residents were born in the United States, with 55.74% having been born in Washington. 2.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,659 | 940 | 2.63% |
| 2023 | 35,719 | 941 | 2.71% |
| 2022 | 34,778 | 1,051 | 3.12% |
| 2021 | 33,727 | 1,222 | 3.76% |
| 2020 | 32,505 | 3,529 | 12.18% |
| 2019 | 28,976 | 782 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 28,194 | 1,255 | 4.66% |
| 2017 | 26,939 | 1,042 | 4.02% |
| 2016 | 25,897 | 921 | 3.69% |
| 2015 | 24,976 | 646 | 2.66% |
| 2014 | 24,330 | 748 | 3.17% |
| 2013 | 23,582 | 386 | 1.66% |
| 2012 | 23,196 | 928 | 4.17% |
| 2011 | 22,268 | -1,223 | -5.21% |
| 2010 | 23,491 | 0 | 0% |