As of 2025 the population of Graham County is 2,384. The population is expected to shrink to 2,328 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.47%.
The median age of Graham County residents is 50.
The diversity index of Graham County is 22.1, meaning that there is a 22% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Graham County is $64,020 and projected to be $68,260 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,348, projected to be $31,339 in 2030. 0.76% of households – 18 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $479,002 and the average disposable income is $50,594.
There are 1,424 housing units in Graham County; 822 are owner-occupied, 270 are rented, and 332 are vacant. The average home value is $126,910, with 5 homes built in 2010 or later, and 341 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 203 businesses in Graham County, employing 1,131 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,148 age 16 and above. 202 workers commute into Graham County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
946 residents both live and work in/around Graham County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 31.4% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.53% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 911 drive alone, 38 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 104 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 92 residents work from home.
527 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 229 have associates degrees, 336 have bachelor’s degrees, and 155 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
