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 | 6,854 | 85.24% |
| Native American | 719 | 8.94% |
| Other race | 163 | 2.03% |
| Two or more races | 159 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 90 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,312 | 2.38 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 1,698 | 3.18 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Non Family | 1,275 | 1.19 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Female | 253 | 2.77 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Male | 86 | 2.93 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 593 | 10.26% |
| Associates Degree | 575 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 652 | 11.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 316 | 5.47% |
| High School Graduate | 2,123 | 36.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 288 | 4.98% |
| Some College | 1,232 | 21.32% |
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 | 5,198 | 4,388 | 850 |
| Native American | 320 | 308 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 57 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 98 | 51 |
| Other Race | 81 | 34 | 0 |
| Black | 52 | 40 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,868 | $57,683 | $48,773 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,890 | $0 | $61,951 |
| High School Graduate | $34,789 | $33,873 | $40,237 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,913 | $31,961 | $19,042 |
| Overall | $37,666 | $39,464 | $36,442 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $46,250 | $22,460 |
$37,666
Average Earnings
$39,464
Average Male
$36,442
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.02% of Graham County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 4.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,762 | 640 | 9.46% |
| Other | 141 | 35 | 24.82% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 35 | 15.09% |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Multiple | 158 | 5 | 3.16% |
8.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.38%
Male Poverty Rate
8.02%
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 Multiple, with 3.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 9.82% |
| High School | 9.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.57% |
| Male Employed | 8.54% |
| Female Employed | 2.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,714 | $81,939 |
| Households | $49,038 | $68,550 |
| Married Families | $68,824 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,526 | $44,104 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
515
Number of Veterans
493
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 190 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 177 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 75+ | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 474 | 8.37% |
| Native American | 31 | 6.29% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
71.94%
Born in Graham County, North Carolina
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
97.56% of Graham County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 71.94% having been born in North Carolina. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.