Graham County's estimated 2026 population is 8,379 with a growth rate of 1.21% 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 -5.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Graham County includes 85.24% White, 8.94% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (85.24%)
Native American (8.94%)
Other race (2.03%)
Two or more races (1.98%)
Asian (1.12%)
Black or African American (0.7%)
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Graham County's average per capita income is $37,666. Household income levels show a median of $49,038. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,824 | - |
| Families | $63,714 | $81,939 |
| Households | $49,038 | $68,550 |
| Non Families | $29,526 | $44,104 |
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