Graham, North Carolina
Graham: City in North Carolina
About
Graham is a city located in the county of Alamance in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,153 and a population density of 573 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,766 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Graham
| Population : | 15,766 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Alamance County |
| Different from : | Graham County |
| Postal code : | 27253 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 24.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Capital city : | Graham is capital of Alamance County |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:22:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 638 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Graham is located at 36°4'9"N 79°24'2"W (36.0690300, -79.4005800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Graham
Demographics
The population of Graham increased by 10.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1870 | 502 | - | estimation process |
| 2010 | 14,153 | 96.45% | census |
| 2011 | 14,328 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,322 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,369 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,407 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,503 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,599 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,778 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,065 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,646 | 3.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,766 | 0.76% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 72,828 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 61,963 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 17.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 75,102 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 61,961 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 79.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 9.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,856 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $323,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,979 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $645 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,525 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,366 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.74 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 133,453 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 508,383 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 279,705 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,005,868 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,596 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $108,539 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $49,424 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,450 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,884 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,915 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 934 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,236 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 452 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,685 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,784.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 34.73 |
Best Things to Do in Graham
1 Children's Museum of Alamance County
217 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Bill Cooke Park
1010 Townbranch Rd, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Swepsonville River Park
2472 Boywood Rd, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Graham Historical Museum
135 W Elm St, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Captain White House
213 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Graham
1 McDonald's
414 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
720 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Biscuitville
310 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Waffle House
807 E Harden St, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bojangles
804 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Graham
1 Quality Suites
769 Woody Dr, Graham, NC 27253, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Graham
1 Graham City Hall
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253 ➦ Show Map
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2 Swepsonville Town Hall
2747 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Rd, Graham, NC 27253 ➦ Show Map
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3 Graham Tax Collector
201 S Main St, Graham, NC 27253 ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Graham
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People born in Graham (10)
People born in Graham, including baseball player Dave Sappelt, basketball player Jesse Branson, baseball player Clise Dudley, .
List
- Jacob Brent (American actor) he was born in 25/10/1971
- Jane Albright (basketball coach) she was born in 26/05/1955
- Jim Holt (American baseball player) he was born in 27/05/1944
- Tom Zachary (American baseball pitcher) he was born in 07/05/1896
- Bobby Keck (racecar driver from North Carolina) he was born in 29/08/1934
- Jamie Newman (American football player) he was born in 01/12/1997
- Nancy Riddle Hinchliffe (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 01/01/1916
Schools in Graham
College & universities near Graham, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199786 | Alamance Community College | Graham (NC) | 27253-8000 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Graham, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Graham , Texas city in north central Texas with a population of 8,568 people.
- Graham , Indiana unincorporated community in Daviess County, Indiana with a population of 1,651 people.
- Graham , Pennsylvania township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,338 people.
- Graham , Georgia city in Appling County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 289 people.
- Graham , Missouri city in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States with a population of 153 people.
Other cities in Alamance County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alamance County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 55,599 | The most populous city in Alamance County, North Carolina. |
| Mebane | 16,732 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States |
| City of Graham | 14,153 | City in North Carolina |
| Elon | 12,186 | Town in North Carolina |
| Glen Raven | 2,750 | Township in Alamance County, North Carolina |
| Haw River | 2,532 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Green Level | 2,341 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Saxapahaw | 1,648 | Township in Alamance County, North Carolina |
| Swepsonville | 1,386 | Town of the United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 1,087 | Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina |
| Alamance | 1,047 | City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Ossipee | 593 | Human settlement in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Graham distances to largest North Carolina cities
