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Graham, NC

CSAGreensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point MSABurlington#3/9 Population

Graham, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

18,048population

37.8median age

This community is a community of 18,048 with a median age of 37.8. The population is predominantly White (53.9%) with a significant Black community (22%). Median household income is $56,239. 88.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53.2%, with a median home value of $233,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.9%9,730

Black

22%3,977

Hispanic/Latino

18.2%3,282

Two or More

3.9%704

Other

1.1%198

Asian

0.7%126

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8%1,051

High School Diploma

23.6%3,105

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%883

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%1,648

Associate's Degree

13.2%1,734

Bachelor's Degree

17.9%2,355

Master's Degree

5.5%727

Professional Degree

0.4%53

Doctorate

0.9%117

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

24.7%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

$233,800median home value

$1,071median rent

53.2%homeownership

8,946total units

9.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53.2%

Renter 46.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%231

$50K–$100K

7%300

$100K–$150K

8.8%380

$150K–$200K

17.7%763

$200K–$300K

29.3%1,261

$300K–$500K

29.5%1,268

$500K–$1M

1.2%53

$1M+

1.1%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

274

$500–$750

320

$750–$1,000

894

$1,000–$1,250

899

$1,250–$1,500

569

$1,500–$2,000

492

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%280

2010–2019

15.9%1,421

2000–2009

14.4%1,289

1990–1999

14.2%1,270

1980–1989

7.8%694

1970–1979

10.1%907

1960–1969

10.1%904

1950–1959

13%1,162

1940–1949

6.1%543

1939 or earlier

5.3%476

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.6%4,262

Electricity

43.8%3,548

No Fuel

1.5%121

Other

0.8%62

Fuel Oil

0.7%60

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%42

Household Economyi

$56,239median household income

$32,057per capita income

16.5%poverty rate

6.8%unemployment

9,388labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%480

$10K–$15K

5.7%465

$15K–$20K

4.2%336

$20K–$25K

3.3%271

$25K–$30K

3.9%316

$30K–$35K

4.8%389

$35K–$40K

6.6%533

$40K–$45K

4.2%340

$45K–$50K

3.6%289

$50K–$60K

12.2%988

$60K–$75K

10.9%879

$75K–$100K

10.4%839

$100K–$125K

11.2%908

$125K–$150K

3.3%269

$150K–$200K

6.8%550

$200K+

3%243

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

625

Residentsi

1,003

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing170 homes97% occupied$331/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers294 homes76% occupied$400/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8148 homes96% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC13 homes76% occupied$401/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,239/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

74.1%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

22.9%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.4% of subsidized households are minority

33.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,98011%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

867

Germany

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,395

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,721

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,073(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured