Graham County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 8,072 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Graham County, North Carolina is the 98th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 8,866 and has seen a growth of -8.96% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,172 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 8,152 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 8,132 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 8,112 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 8,092 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 8,072 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 8,052 | 20 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 8,032 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 8,008 | -28 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 8,036 | -434 | -5.12% |
| 2019 | 8,470 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 8,490 | -39 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 8,529 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 8,540 | -47 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 8,587 | -30 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 8,617 | -96 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 8,713 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 8,703 | -106 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 8,809 | -57 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 8,866 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,196 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 1980 | 7,217 | 655 | 9.98% |
| 1970 | 6,562 | 130 | 2.02% |
| 1960 | 6,432 | -454 | -6.59% |
| 1950 | 6,886 | 468 | 7.29% |
| 1940 | 6,418 | 577 | 9.88% |
| 1930 | 5,841 | 969 | 19.89% |
| 1920 | 4,872 | 123 | 2.59% |
| 1910 | 4,749 | 406 | 9.35% |
| 1900 | 4,343 | 1,030 | 31.09% |
| 1890 | 3,313 | 978 | 41.88% |
| 1880 | 2,335 | -5,837 | -71.43% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,898 | 85.72% |
| Native American | 720 | 8.95% |
| Two or more races | 299 | 3.72% |
| Other race | 91 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,179 | 2.49 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Married | 1,662 | 3.31 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 1,167 | 1.15 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Female | 292 | 2.97 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 58 | 3.38 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 677 | 11.65% |
| Associates Degree | 685 | 11.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 588 | 10.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 215 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,068 | 35.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 247 | 4.25% |
| Some College | 1,329 | 22.88% |
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 | 5,262 | 4,383 | 684 |
| Native American | 334 | 321 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 133 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 94 | 8 |
| Other Race | 37 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 35 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,144 | $47,500 | $36,979 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,656 | $0 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $36,667 | $41,422 | $34,798 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,393 | $28,646 | $18,469 |
| Overall | $34,786 | $41,139 | $29,620 |
| Some College | $29,318 | $42,697 | $23,350 |
$34,786
Average Earnings
$41,139
Average Male
$29,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.27% of Graham County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 5.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,774 | 762 | 11.25% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 62 | 18.79% |
| Other | 90 | 48 | 53.33% |
| Multiple | 298 | 32 | 10.74% |
| Native | 720 | 31 | 4.31% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
11.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.43%
Male Poverty Rate
13.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Graham County, North Carolina is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Graham County, North Carolina is Native, with 4.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.92% |
| Some College | 11.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.01% |
| High School | 5.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.06% |
| Female Employed | 4.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,487 | $71,692 |
| Households | $46,010 | $62,085 |
| Married Families | $58,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,371 | $43,476 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
450
Number of Veterans
425
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 157 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 171 |
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 403 | 7.1% |
| Native American | 47 | 10.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
75.03%
Born in Graham County, North Carolina
97.58%
Native Born
2.42%
Foreign Born
1.5%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
97.58% of Graham County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 75.03% having been born in North Carolina. 1.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.