Graham County, North Carolina Population 2022
Graham County, North Carolina's estimated population is 8,381 with a growth rate of -0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Graham County, North Carolina is the 99th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 8,867 and has seen a growth of -5.48% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,335 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 3,313 | 978 | 41.88% |
| 1900 | 4,343 | 1,030 | 31.09% |
| 1910 | 4,749 | 406 | 9.35% |
| 1920 | 4,872 | 123 | 2.59% |
| 1930 | 5,841 | 969 | 19.89% |
| 1940 | 6,418 | 577 | 9.88% |
| 1950 | 6,886 | 468 | 7.29% |
| 1960 | 6,432 | -454 | -6.59% |
| 1970 | 6,562 | 130 | 2.02% |
| 1980 | 7,217 | 655 | 9.98% |
| 1990 | 7,196 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 8,867 | 1,671 | 23.22% |
| 2011 | 8,811 | -56 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 8,707 | -104 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 8,719 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 8,621 | -98 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 8,588 | -33 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 8,531 | -57 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 8,524 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 8,461 | -63 | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 8,441 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 8,421 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 8,401 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 8,381 | -20 | -0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,443 | 87.55% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 764 | 8.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 210 | 2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 0.79% |
Graham County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,521 | 2.38 | 83.5 |
| Married | 1,931 | 3.04 | 91.8 |
| Male | 65 | 2.66 | 36.9 |
| Female | 299 | 2.96 | 59.9 |
| Non Family | 1,226 | 1.19 | 78.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 358 | 5.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 749 | 12.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,114 | 34.31% |
| Some College | 1,515 | 24.59% |
| Associates Degree | 606 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 549 | 8.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 270 | 4.38% |
Graham County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 150 | 58 | 50 |
| Native American | 389 | 322 | 91 |
| White | 5,582 | 4,646 | 678 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | |
| Black | 14 | 3 | |
| Other Race | 73 | 1 | |
| Islander | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 33.33%.
$30,981
Average Earnings
$38,369
Average Male
$25,682
Average Female
Graham County, North Carolina Language by Age
Graham County, North Carolina Language
96.20% of Graham County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
Graham County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 175 | 55.38% |
| Multiple | 67 | 30 | 44.78% |
| White | 7,219 | 882 | 12.22% |
| Native | 764 | 79 | 10.34% |
| Other | 142 | NaN% |
13.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.37%
Male Poverty Rate
15.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Graham County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Graham County, North Carolina is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Graham County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.74%.
Graham County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Graham County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Graham County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Graham County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 435 | 7.14% |
| Native American | 37 | 7.14% |
Graham County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
15.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.77%
Born in Graham County, North Carolina
97.74%
Native Born
2.26%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
0.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.74% of Graham County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 75.77% having been born in North Carolina. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990