Graham County, North Carolina
Graham County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Graham County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,861 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,474 inhabitants. Its county seat is Robbinsville. The county was created 154 years ago in 1871.
County Snapshot
Graham County at a glance
Graham County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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North Carolina counties
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RobbinsvillePopulation 716
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Graham County
| Population | 8,474 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Graham County, Graham County |
| Area | 781 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3502,-83.8336 |
| Named for | William Alexander Graham |
| Capital | Robbinsville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1872 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:54:49 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Graham County is located at 35°21'1"N 83°50'1"W (35.3501600, -83.8335600). It has 5 neighbors: Cherokee County, Macon County, Swain County, Blount County and Monroe County.
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The largest city of Graham County is Robbinsville with a population of 716. Other cities include and Lake Santeetlah population 43. See all Graham County cities & populated places.
Graham County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Graham County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Robbinsville | 716 | Town in Graham County, North Carolina |
| Lake Santeetlah | 43 | Human settlement in Graham County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Official website of Graham County
Official Website- Robbinsville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Graham County decreased by 4.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,861 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,811 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,707 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,719 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,621 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,588 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,531 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,524 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,461 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,441 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,474 | 0.39% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Graham County, Arizona county in Arizona, United States with a population of 39,211 people.
- Graham County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States of America with a population of 2,389 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |