Graham County, NC
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Graham County Overview
8,047
TOTAL POPULATION
3,994
MALE POPULATION
4,053
FEMALE POPULATION
98.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,835
PER CAPITA INCOME
$56,487
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,010
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,436
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Graham County Area Codes
Race in Graham County
The most populous races in Graham County are White / Caucasian (6,898 | 85.7%), Native / Alaskan (720 | 8.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (332 | 4.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 39 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 332 | 4.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 720 | 8.9% |
| White / Caucasian | 6,898 | 85.7% |
| Two or more Races | 299 | 3.7% |
| Some other Race | 91 | 1.1% |
| Total | 8,047 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Graham County
The most populous ancestries reported in Graham County are American (3,004 | 37.3%), Irish (821 | 10.2%), Cherokee (705 | 8.8%), English (484 | 6.0%), and German (418 | 5.2%), together accounting for 67.5% of all Graham County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 3,004 | 37.3% |
| Arab | 59 | 0.7% |
| Australian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Bahamian | 10 | 0.1% |
| British | 2 | 0.0% |
| Bulgarian | 31 | 0.4% |
| Carpatho Rusyn | 6 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 37 | 0.5% |
| Cherokee | 705 | 8.8% |
| Colombian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 44 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.3% |
| English | 484 | 6.0% |
| Estonian | 5 | 0.1% |
| European | 73 | 0.9% |
| French | 36 | 0.4% |
| German | 418 | 5.2% |
| Honduran | 37 | 0.5% |
| Hungarian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 821 | 10.2% |
| Italian | 92 | 1.1% |
| Lebanese | 59 | 0.7% |
| Mexican | 286 | 3.5% |
| Navajo | 8 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.4% |
| Pennsylvania German | 1 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 45 | 0.6% |
| Portuguese | 6 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 95 | 1.2% |
| Scottish | 159 | 2.0% |
| South American | 1 | 0.0% |
| Spaniard | 8 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 25 | 0.3% |
| Swiss | 15 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 13 | 0.2% | View All 38 Rows |
Immigrants in Graham County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Graham County came from Central America (138 | 1.7%), Latin America (138 | 1.7%), Mexico (125 | 1.5%), Europe (38 | 0.5%), and Bulgaria (31 | 0.4%), together accounting for 5.8% of all Graham County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Bulgaria | 31 | 0.4% |
| Canada | 19 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 138 | 1.7% |
| Eastern Europe | 31 | 0.4% |
| Europe | 38 | 0.5% |
| Germany | 7 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 13 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 138 | 1.7% |
| Mexico | 125 | 1.5% |
| Western Europe | 7 | 0.1% | View All 10 Rows |
Sex and Age in Graham County
Sex and Age in Graham County
The most populous age groups in Graham County are 65 to 69 Years (346 | 8.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (339 | 8.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 163 (4.1%) | 154 (3.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 180 (4.5%) | 223 (5.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 323 (8.1%) | 297 (7.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 285 (7.1%) | 244 (6.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 149 (3.7%) | 220 (5.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 303 (7.6%) | 199 (4.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 173 (4.3%) | 184 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 175 (4.4%) | 286 (7.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 223 (5.6%) | 219 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 292 (7.3%) | 189 (4.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 280 (7.0%) | 229 (5.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 318 (8.0%) | 251 (6.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 250 (6.3%) | 339 (8.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 346 (8.7%) | 327 (8.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 168 (4.2%) | 253 (6.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 177 (4.4%) | 217 (5.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 72 (1.8%) | 94 (2.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 117 (2.9%) | 128 (3.2%) |
| Total | 3,994 (100.0%) | 4,053 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Graham County
Median Family Size in Graham County
The median family size in Graham County is 3.22 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,662 | 82.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (292 | 14.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,662 (82.6%) | 3.31 |
| Single Male/Father | 58 (2.9%) | 3.09 |
| Single Female/Mother | 292 (14.5%) | 2.74 |
| Total Families | 2,012 (100.0%) | 3.22 |
Median Household Size in Graham County
The median household size in Graham County is 2.49 persons per household, with single male/father households (58 | 1.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (1,167 | 36.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,662 (52.3%) | 3.31 |
| Single Male/Father | 58 (1.8%) | 3.38 |
| Single Female/Mother | 292 (9.2%) | 2.97 |
| Non-family | 1,167 (36.7%) | 1.15 |
| Total Households | 3,179 (100.0%) | 2.49 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Graham County
Out of a total of 3,179 households in Graham County, 2,012 (63.3%) are family households, while 1,167 (36.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,112, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,002.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,002 (31.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,112 (35.0%) | 141 (4.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 402 (12.7%) | 24 (0.7%) |
| 4-Person Households | 291 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 166 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 16 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 25 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,012 (63.3%) | 1,167 (36.7%) |
Female Fertility in Graham County
Fertility by Age in Graham County
Average fertility rate in Graham County is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 38 (100.0%) | 63.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 38 (100.0%) | 24.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Graham County
65.8% of women with births (38) in Graham County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 34.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 34.2% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 25 (65.8%) | 13 (34.2%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 25 (65.8%) | 13 (34.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Graham County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 13 (34.2%) | 34.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 20 (52.6%) | 30.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (13.2%) | 78.0 |
| Total | 38 (100.0%) | 24.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Graham County
34.2% of women with births in Graham County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 25 (65.8%) | 13 (34.2%) |
Income in Graham County
Income Overview in Graham County
Per Capita Income in Graham County is $25,835, while median incomes of families and households are $56,487 and $46,010 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 8,047 | $25,835 |
| Median Family Income | 2,012 | $56,487 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,012 | $71,692 |
| Median Household Income | 3,179 | $46,010 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,179 | $62,085 |
| Income Deficit | 2,012 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,047 | 28.03% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,047 | 71.97¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 8,047 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Graham County
Average Earnings in Graham County are $32,618, $36,442 for men and $26,228 for women, a difference of 28.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,963 (55.9%) | $36,442 |
| Female | 1,549 (44.1%) | $26,228 |
| Total | 3,512 (100.0%) | $32,618 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Graham County
The most common earnings brackets in Graham County are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (261 | 13.3%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (179 | 11.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 53 (2.7%) | 101 (6.5%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 39 (2.0%) | 130 (8.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 72 (3.7%) | 60 (3.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 123 (6.3%) | 11 (0.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 2 (0.1%) | 142 (9.2%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 53 (2.7%) | 127 (8.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 102 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 47 (2.4%) | 108 (7.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 64 (3.3%) | 38 (2.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 53 (2.7%) | 30 (1.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 187 (9.5%) | 135 (8.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 164 (8.4%) | 76 (4.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 53 (2.7%) | 179 (11.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 112 (5.7%) | 85 (5.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 261 (13.3%) | 69 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 79 (4.0%) | 23 (1.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 135 (6.9%) | 128 (8.3%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 77 (3.9%) | 58 (3.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 149 (7.6%) | 18 (1.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 138 (7.0%) | 31 (2.0%) |
| Total | 1,963 (100.0%) | 1,549 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Graham County
Average earnings in Graham County are $41,139 for men and $29,620 for women, a difference of 28.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $47,500, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,646. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,750, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,469.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $28,646 | $18,469 |
| High School Diploma | $41,422 | $34,798 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $42,697 | $23,350 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,500 | $36,979 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $41,139 | $29,620 |
Family Income in Graham County
Family Income Brackets in Graham County
According to the Graham County family income data, there are 477 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 107 | 5.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10 | 0.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 125 | 6.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 169 | 8.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 477 | 23.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 384 | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 225 | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 312 | 15.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 187 | 9.3% |
| $200,000+ | 18 | 0.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Graham County
4-person families (305 | 15.2%) account for the highest median family income in Graham County with $92,917 per family, while 2-person families (1,155 | 57.4%) have the highest median income of $23,625 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,155 (57.4%) | $47,250 |
| 3-Person Families | 359 (17.8%) | $42,788 |
| 4-Person Families | 305 (15.2%) | $92,917 |
| 5-Person Families | 152 (7.5%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 16 (0.8%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 25 (1.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 2,012 (100.0%) | $56,487 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Graham County
The median family income in Graham County is $56,487, with families comprising 3+ earners (193) having the highest median family income of $110,324, while families with no earners (579) have the lowest median family income of $39,879, accounting for 9.6% and 28.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 579 (28.8%) | $39,879 |
| 1 Earner | 670 (33.3%) | $42,136 |
| 2 Earners | 570 (28.3%) | $99,286 |
| 3+ Earners | 193 (9.6%) | $110,324 |
| Total | 2,012 (100.0%) | $56,487 |
Household Income in Graham County
Household Income Brackets in Graham County
With 690 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Graham County, accounting for 21.7% of all households. In contrast, only 51 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 242 | 7.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 121 | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 312 | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 331 | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 690 | 21.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 617 | 19.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 273 | 8.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 337 | 10.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 200 | 6.3% |
| $200,000+ | 51 | 1.6% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Graham County
The median household income in Graham County is $46,010, with the highest median household income of $58,175 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 851 households (26.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,155, with 1,128 households (35.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 41 (1.3%) | $52,639 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 851 (26.8%) | $58,175 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,159 (36.5%) | $46,547 |
| 65+ Years | 1,128 (35.5%) | $40,155 |
| Total | 3,179 (100.0%) | $46,010 |
Poverty in Graham County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Graham County
With 9.4% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of Graham County, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (26.5%) and 57 females (22.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 35 (21.5%) | 11 (7.1%) |
| 5 Years | 9 (26.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 37 (9.0%) | 57 (22.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (2.4%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 19 (7.6%) | 74 (21.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 7 (1.5%) | 43 (11.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 96 (24.2%) | 41 (8.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 100 (17.9%) | 58 (13.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 16 (2.8%) | 123 (21.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 52 (10.2%) | 33 (6.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 77 (18.3%) |
| Total | 371 (9.4%) | 523 (13.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Graham County
According to the poverty statistics in Graham County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 128 (78.5%) | 143 (92.9%) |
| 5 Years | 25 (73.5%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 375 (91.0%) | 199 (77.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 48 (100.0%) | 248 (97.6%) |
| 15 Years | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 146 (100.0%) | 115 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 232 (92.4%) | 275 (78.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 458 (98.5%) | 340 (88.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 301 (75.8%) | 464 (91.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 459 (82.1%) | 360 (86.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 552 (97.2%) | 445 (78.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 458 (89.8%) | 510 (93.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 347 (100.0%) | 343 (81.7%) |
| Total | 3,565 (90.6%) | 3,452 (86.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Graham County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Graham County show that 8.8% or 147 of the total 1,662 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.9%, comprising of 53 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 957 (91.1%) | 94 (8.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 484 (90.1%) | 53 (9.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,515 (91.2%) | 147 (8.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Graham County
According to the poverty data in Graham County, 29.3% or 17 single-father households and 14.4% or 42 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (32.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (24.8%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (24.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 17 (32.7%) | 15 (8.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 17 (29.3%) | 42 (14.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Graham County
The poverty data for Graham County shows that 147 of the married-couple family households (8.8%) and 59 of the single-parent households (16.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (9.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (23.5%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 94 (8.9%) | 27 (23.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 53 (9.9%) | 32 (14.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 147 (8.8%) | 59 (16.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Graham County
Employment by Class of Employer in Graham County
Among the 3,048 employed individuals in Graham County, private company employees (1,767 | 58.0%), local government employees (485 | 15.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (273 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,767 | 58.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 86 | 2.8% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 273 | 9.0% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 171 | 5.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 485 | 15.9% |
| State Government Employees | 227 | 7.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 39 | 1.3% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 3,048 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Graham County
According to the labor force statistics for Graham County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,671), 51.5% or 3,436 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 265 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 74.8% or 675 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.7% or 75 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 247 (50.1%) | 29 (11.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 263 (71.3%) | 11 (4.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 362 (72.1%) | 75 (20.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 253 (70.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 675 (74.8%) | 93 (13.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 700 (70.7%) | 20 (2.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 326 (57.3%) | 21 (6.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 338 (57.4%) | 9 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 223 (20.4%) | 5 (2.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 47 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,436 (51.5%) | 265 (7.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Graham County
According to labor force statistics for Graham County, 67.9% of individuals (2,655) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,910) are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 218 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 75.1% or 1,152 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.1% or 21 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 190 (33.3%) | 63 (11.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,032 (73.8%) | 99 (7.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,152 (75.1%) | 166 (10.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 280 (68.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,655 (67.9%) | 321 (8.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Graham County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Graham County are Community & Social Service (449 | 14.2%), Education Instruction & Library (373 | 11.8%), Management (268 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (128 | 4.0%), and Health Technologists (73 | 2.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Graham County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (97.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.8%), and Business & Financial (76.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 156 (58.2%) | 112 (41.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 4 (23.5%) | 13 (76.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 182 (40.5%) | 267 (59.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 49 (76.6%) | 15 (23.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 121 (32.4%) | 252 (67.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 8 (6.2%) | 120 (93.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 2 (2.7%) | 71 (97.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 386 (43.0%) | 512 (57.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,700 (53.6%) | 1,471 (46.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Graham County are Cleaning & Maintenance (308 | 9.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (287 | 9.0%), Healthcare Support (241 | 7.6%), Personal Care & Service (62 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (42 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Graham County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (88.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (59.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (90.9%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 22 (9.1%) | 219 (90.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 37 (88.1%) | 5 (11.9%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 122 (42.5%) | 165 (57.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 183 (59.4%) | 125 (40.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 62 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 364 (38.7%) | 576 (61.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,700 (53.6%) | 1,471 (46.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Graham County are Office & Administration (204 | 6.4%), and Sales & Related (198 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 43 (21.7%) | 155 (78.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 45 (22.1%) | 159 (77.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 88 (21.9%) | 314 (78.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,700 (53.6%) | 1,471 (46.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Graham County are Construction & Extraction (348 | 11.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (183 | 5.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 348 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 183 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 549 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,700 (53.6%) | 1,471 (46.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Graham County are Production (154 | 4.9%), Transportation (135 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (93 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 99 (64.3%) | 55 (35.7%) |
| Transportation | 128 (94.8%) | 7 (5.2%) |
| Material Moving | 86 (92.5%) | 7 (7.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 313 (81.9%) | 69 (18.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,700 (53.6%) | 1,471 (46.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Graham County
Employment Industries in Graham County
The major employment industries in Graham County include Health Care & Social Assistance (475 | 15.0%), Construction (434 | 13.7%), Retail Trade (431 | 13.6%), Educational Services (411 | 13.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (245 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Graham County
The Graham County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (91.6%), and Finance & Insurance (78.8%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 90 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 407 (93.8%) | 27 (6.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 102 (60.0%) | 68 (40.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 218 (50.6%) | 213 (49.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 65 (70.7%) | 27 (29.3%) |
| Utilities | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 11 (21.1%) | 41 (78.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 71 (76.3%) | 22 (23.7%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 19 (33.9%) | 37 (66.1%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 119 (66.5%) | 60 (33.5%) |
| Educational Services | 148 (36.0%) | 263 (64.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 40 (8.4%) | 435 (91.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 21 (36.8%) | 36 (63.2%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 132 (53.9%) | 113 (46.1%) |
| Public Administration | 82 (51.9%) | 76 (48.1%) |
| Total | 1,700 (53.6%) | 1,471 (46.4%) |
Education in Graham County
School Enrollment in Graham County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,591 students in Graham County are middle school (446 | 28.0%), elementary school (432 | 27.2%), and high school (351 | 22.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 10 | 0.6% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 6.6% |
| Elementary School | 432 | 27.2% |
| Middle School | 446 | 28.0% |
| High School | 351 | 22.1% |
| College / Undergraduate | 227 | 14.3% |
| Graduate / Professional | 20 | 1.3% |
| Total | 1,591 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Graham County
Out of a total of 1,591 students who are enrolled in schools in Graham County, 100 (6.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,491 (93.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 38 (31.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 35 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 357 (92.5%) | 29 (7.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 596 (96.1%) | 24 (3.9%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 262 (96.7%) | 9 (3.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 83 (68.6%) | 38 (31.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,491 (93.7%) | 100 (6.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Graham County
Education (272 | 30.1%), business (171 | 18.9%), science & technology (112 | 12.4%), arts & humanities (69 | 7.6%), and literature & languages (62 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 903 individuals in Graham County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 2 | 0.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 47 | 5.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 56 | 6.2% |
| Psychology | 11 | 1.2% |
| Social Sciences | 34 | 3.8% |
| Engineering | 3 | 0.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 9 | 1.0% |
| Science & Technology | 112 | 12.4% |
| Business | 171 | 18.9% |
| Education | 272 | 30.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 62 | 6.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 55 | 6.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 69 | 7.6% |
| Total | 903 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Graham County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Graham County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Graham County are males with 2 vehicles (489, accounting for 30.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (398, making up 33.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 18 (1.1%) | 20 (1.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 274 (17.3%) | 189 (12.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 489 (30.9%) | 398 (27.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 463 (29.3%) | 463 (31.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 136 (8.6%) | 78 (5.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 201 (12.7%) | 316 (21.6%) |
| Total | 1,581 (100.0%) | 1,464 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Graham County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Graham County are 5 to 9 minutes (665 commuters, 22.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (432 commuters, 14.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (371 commuters, 12.5%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 176 | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 665 | 22.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 432 | 14.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 354 | 11.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 255 | 8.6% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 112 | 3.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 371 | 12.5% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 4 | 0.1% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 5 | 0.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 256 | 8.6% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 287 | 9.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 60 | 2.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Graham County
The most common commute times in Graham County are 5 to 9 minutes (367 commuters, 23.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (298 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 106 (6.9%) | 70 (4.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 367 (23.8%) | 298 (20.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 261 (16.9%) | 171 (11.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 162 (10.5%) | 192 (13.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 100 (6.5%) | 155 (10.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 39 (2.5%) | 73 (5.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 212 (13.7%) | 159 (11.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 128 (8.3%) | 128 (8.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 121 (7.8%) | 166 (11.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 47 (3.0%) | 13 (0.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Graham County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Graham County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (255, 16.5%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (276, 19.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 56 (3.6%) | 41 (2.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 77 (5.0%) | 7 (0.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 143 (9.3%) | 76 (5.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 159 (10.3%) | 276 (19.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 153 (9.9%) | 144 (10.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 255 (16.5%) | 165 (11.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 187 (12.1%) | 184 (12.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 130 (8.4%) | 98 (6.8%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 39 (2.5%) | 87 (6.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 128 (8.3%) | 108 (7.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 30 (1.9%) | 74 (5.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 12 (0.8%) | 49 (3.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 49 (3.2%) | 94 (6.6%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 125 (8.1%) | 31 (2.2%) |
| Total | 1,543 (100.0%) | 1,434 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Graham County
Occupancy by Ownership in Graham County
Of the total 3,179 dwellings in Graham County, owner-occupied units account for 2,541 (79.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 638 (20.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,541 | 79.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 638 | 20.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,179 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Graham County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,002 | 31.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,253 | 39.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 426 | 13.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 498 | 15.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,179 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Graham County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 685 (68.4%) | 317 (31.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,037 (82.8%) | 216 (17.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 357 (83.8%) | 69 (16.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 462 (92.8%) | 36 (7.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 2,541 (79.9%) | 638 (20.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Graham County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 239 (58.3%) | 171 (41.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 819 (77.5%) | 238 (22.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,010 (85.4%) | 173 (14.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 473 (89.4%) | 56 (10.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Graham County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 408 | 12.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 484 | 15.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 483 | 15.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 676 | 21.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 625 | 19.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 337 | 10.6% |
| 85 Years and Over | 166 | 5.2% |
| Total | 3,179 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Graham County
Median Income by Occupancy in Graham County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,541 (79.9%) | $51,250 |
| Renter-Occupied | 638 (20.1%) | $30,227 |
| Average | 3,179 (100.0%) | $46,010 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Graham County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 82 (3.2%) | 46 (7.2%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 48 (1.9%) | 66 (10.3%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 58 (2.3%) | 64 (10.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 157 (6.2%) | 75 (11.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 56 (2.2%) | 25 (3.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 247 (9.7%) | 83 (13.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 594 (23.4%) | 97 (15.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 497 (19.6%) | 119 (18.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 247 (9.7%) | 27 (4.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 329 (13.0%) | 9 (1.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 226 (8.9%) | 27 (4.2%) |
| Total | 2,541 (100.0%) | 638 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Graham County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 700 (27.6%) | 86 (13.5%) |
| $300 to $499 | 714 (28.1%) | 60 (9.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 444 (17.5%) | 191 (29.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 148 (5.8%) | 129 (20.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 294 (11.6%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 161 (6.3%) | 7 (1.1%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 8 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 18 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 54 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,541 (100.0%) | 638 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Graham County
Housing Structures in Graham County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,952 | 61.4% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 27 | 0.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 59 | 1.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 54 | 1.7% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,087 | 34.2% |
| Total | 3,179 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Graham County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,686 (86.4%) | 266 (13.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 5 (8.5%) | 54 (91.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 850 (78.2%) | 237 (21.8%) |
| Total | 2,541 (79.9%) | 638 (20.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Graham County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 5 (0.2%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 155 (6.1%) | 135 (21.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,077 (42.4%) | 346 (54.2%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 967 (38.1%) | 148 (23.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 337 (13.3%) | 7 (1.1%) |
| Total | 2,541 (100.0%) | 638 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Graham County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 27 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 232 (9.1%) | 113 (17.7%) |
| Electricity | 1,609 (63.3%) | 426 (66.8%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 251 (9.9%) | 81 (12.7%) |
| Coal or Coke | 2 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 400 (15.7%) | 18 (2.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 20 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,541 (100.0%) | 638 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Graham County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 94 (3.7%) | 111 (17.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 568 (22.4%) | 374 (58.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 885 (34.8%) | 143 (22.4%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 994 (39.1%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| Total | 2,541 (100.0%) | 638 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Graham County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Graham County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,626 | 915 |
| Median Property Value | $115,600 | $167,300 |
| Median Household Income | $41,737 | $125 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $335 | $3 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $791 | $102 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Graham County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 301 (18.5%) | 25 (2.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 442 (27.2%) | 157 (17.2%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 682 (41.9%) | 652 (71.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 178 (11.0%) | 55 (6.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 13 (0.8%) | 11 (1.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 2 (0.1%) | 15 (1.6%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 8 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,626 (100.0%) | 915 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Graham County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 101 (6.2%) | 37 (4.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 225 (13.8%) | 29 (3.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 221 (13.6%) | 46 (5.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 424 (26.1%) | 26 (2.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 324 (19.9%) | 170 (18.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 114 (7.0%) | 173 (18.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 116 (7.1%) | 133 (14.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 101 (6.2%) | 213 (23.3%) |
| Total | 1,626 (100.0%) | 915 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Graham County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 657 (40.4%) | 75,582 (8,260.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 260 (16.0%) | 372 (40.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 228 (14.0%) | 222 (24.3%) |
| 4.0x or more | 461 (28.3%) | 162 (17.7%) |
| Total | 1,626 (100.0%) | 915 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Graham County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 706 (43.4%) | 24 (2.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 349 (21.5%) | 286 (31.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 341 (21.0%) | 386 (42.2%) |
| Total | 1,626 (100.0%) | 915 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Graham County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Graham County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 353 (97.8%) | 8 (2.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,098 (82.0%) | 241 (18.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 331 (57.4%) | 246 (42.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 532 (65.8%) | 276 (34.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 640 (71.0%) | 262 (29.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 774 (79.2%) | 203 (20.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 994 (87.5%) | 142 (12.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,030 (97.8%) | 23 (2.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 767 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,519 (82.3%) | 1,401 (17.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Graham County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 353 (97.8%) | 8 (2.2%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,098 (82.0%) | 241 (18.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 331 (57.4%) | 246 (42.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Graham County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 829 (75.6%) | 267 (24.4%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,774 (78.9%) | 474 (21.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,193 (84.5%) | 219 (15.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 773 (84.1%) | 146 (15.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,942 (87.1%) | 288 (12.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Graham County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 229 (63.4%) | 124 (34.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 614 (45.9%) | 725 (54.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 34 (5.9%) | 297 (51.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 185 (22.9%) | 358 (44.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 221 (24.5%) | 564 (62.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 169 (17.3%) | 611 (62.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 349 (30.7%) | 779 (68.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,030 (97.8%) | 719 (68.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 762 (99.4%) | 415 (54.1%) |
| Total | 3,593 (45.4%) | 4,592 (58.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Graham County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 10 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 46 (6.7%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 88 (12.3%) | 40 (5.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 334 (21.9%) | 259 (17.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 154 (30.2%) | 163 (30.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 203 (58.5%) | 243 (57.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Graham County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 10 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 11 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 123 (8.1%) | 28 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 99 (19.4%) | 38 (7.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 143 (41.2%) | 125 (29.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 129 (8.5%) | 61 (4.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 52 (9.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 62 (17.9%) | 115 (27.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 38 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 88 (12.3%) | 33 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 114 (7.5%) | 125 (8.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 11 (2.2%) | 48 (8.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 35 (10.1%) | 56 (13.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 157 (10.3%) | 187 (12.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 66 (12.9%) | 126 (23.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 120 (34.6%) | 157 (37.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 66 (4.3%) | 101 (6.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 36 (7.1%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 60 (17.3%) | 76 (18.1%) |
Technology Access in Graham County
Computing Device Access in Graham County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,842 | 57.9% |
| Smartphone | 2,253 | 70.9% |
| Tablet | 1,299 | 40.9% |
| No Computing Device | 629 | 19.8% |
| Total | 3,179 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Graham County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 1,773 | 55.8% |
| Cellular Data Only | 227 | 7.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 504 | 15.9% |
| No Internet | 862 | 27.1% |
| Total | 3,179 | 100.0% |
Graham County Summary
Graham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,861. Its county seat is Robbinsville. The county was formed in 1872 from the western part of Cherokee County. It was named for William A. Graham, United States Senator from North Carolina.
Geography
Graham County is located in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, and is bordered by Tennessee to the west, Cherokee County to the east, and Macon County to the south. The county is located in the Great Smoky Mountains, and is home to the Nantahala National Forest. The county is home to the highest peak in the Eastern United States, Clingmans Dome, which rises to an elevation of 6,643 feet.
The county has a total area of 437 square miles, of which 435 square miles is land and 2.2 square miles (0.5%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,841 people, 3,717 households, and 2,541 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (8/km^2). There were 4,845 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km^2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.17% White, 0.45% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,717 households, out of which 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.00% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,845, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $26,945 versus $20,945 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,945. About 13.90% of families and 17.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.90% of those under age 18 and 17.90% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The economy of Graham County is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several large farms, including the Graham County Farm Bureau, which is the largest farm in the county. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and lodging.
Tourism is a major part of the economy in Graham County. The county is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which attracts millions of visitors each year. The county is also home to several popular attractions, including the Nantahala National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Graham County Manufacturing, which produces furniture and other wood products. The county is also home to several mining operations, including the Nantahala Mining Company, which produces coal and other minerals.
Conclusion
Graham County is a rural county located in the southwestern corner of North Carolina. The county is home to the highest peak in the Eastern United States, Clingmans Dome, and is part of the Great Smoky Mountains. The county has a population of 8,861, and is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several large farms, small businesses, and manufacturing companies, as well as popular attractions such as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Graham County?
Total Population of Graham County is 8,047.
What is the Total Male Population of Graham County?
Total Male Population of Graham County is 3,994.
What is the Total Female Population of Graham County?
Total Female Population of Graham County is 4,053.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Graham County?
There are 98.54 Males per 100 Females in Graham County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Graham County?
There are 101.48 Females per 100 Males in Graham County.
What is the Median Population Age in Graham County?
Median Population Age in Graham County is 45.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Graham County
Average Family Size in Graham County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Graham County
Average Household Size in Graham County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Graham County?
Per Capita income in Graham County is $25,835.
What is the Median Family Income in Graham County?
Median Family Income in Graham County is $56,487.
What is the Median Household income in Graham County?
Median Household Income in Graham County is $46,010.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Graham County?
Income or Wage Gap in Graham County is 28.0%.
Women in Graham County earn 72.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Graham County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Graham County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Graham County?
There are 3,436 People in the Labor Forcein in Graham County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Graham County?
51.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Graham County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Graham County?
Unemployment Rate in Graham County is 7.7%.