Demographics & People — Graham, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,537 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,300 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 7,751 |
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| Family Households | 4,375 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5937 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,818 |
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| Black or African American | 4,126 |
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| Asian | 182 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,430 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,087 |
| Other groups | 5,610 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,088 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,054 |
| English | 1,415 |
| German | 1,266 |
| American | 1,184 |
| Irish | 922 |
| Scottish | 525 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 524 |
Language
| English Only | 13,137 |
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| Spanish | 2,565 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,368 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,111 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,426 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Graham, North Carolina.
