As of 2026 the population of Graham County is 2,353. The population is expected to shrink to 2,318 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.30%.
The median age of Graham County residents is 51.
The diversity index of Graham County is 21.6, 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 $73,746 and projected to be $79,747 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,249, projected to be $37,278 in 2031. 1.49% of households – 35 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $686,045 and the average disposable income is $58,610.
There are 1,422 housing units in Graham County; 834 are owner-occupied, 255 are rented, and 333 are vacant. The average home value is $130,848, with 23 homes built in 2010 or later, and 343 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 205 businesses in Graham County, employing 1,161 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,115 age 16 and above. 185 workers commute into Graham County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
927 residents both live and work in/around Graham County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 31.93% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.27% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 895 drive alone, 55 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 94 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 71 residents work from home.
570 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 217 have associates degrees, 315 have bachelor’s degrees, and 163 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
