Graham County's estimated 2026 population is 8,245 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Graham County is the 98th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 8,866 and has seen a growth of -7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.6 years
Female: 48.6 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 6,528 adults, (2,062 of whom are seniors) in Graham County.
Female: 3,926 (48.6%)
Male: 4,146 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Graham County includes 84.9% White, 10.12% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,853 | 84.9% |
| Native American | 817 | 10.12% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 124 | 1.54% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.37% |
Graham County's average per capita income is $41,250. Household income levels show a median of $49,684. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,144 | - |
| Families | $63,884 | $81,332 |
| Households | $49,684 | $68,762 |
| Non Families | $33,015 | $46,291 |
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