Graham, Young County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Graham, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Graham, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Graham, Texas. The estimated population of Graham, Texas is 8,718 people, with a median age of 38.9.

We can look at the total population in Graham over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,718
+1.16%
-0.64%
2020
8,618
-0.66% -
2019
8,675
-0.81% -
2018
8,746
-0.32% -
2017
8,774
- -

Population of Graham, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
78.9%
76.1%
+3.68%
Black/African American
1.8%
1.8%
0.00%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
+300.00%
Hispanic
18.8%
21.1%
-10.90%
Asian
0%
0.8%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Graham, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.9 +1.3% 39.1 +1.03% 38.7 +1.04%
2020 38.4 -0.52% 38.7 -3.49% 38.3 0%
2019 38.6 +0.52% 40.1 +8.09% 38.3 -1.79%
2018 38.4 -0.52% 37.1 +7.23% 39 -6.02%
2017 38.6 - 34.6 - 41.5 -

The median age of Graham, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 556 +8.65% 579 -16.43% 585 456
10 to 19 743 -59.79% 691 +8.42% 360 737
20 to 29 571 +17.55% 400 +28.68% 664 527
30 to 39 414 +23.27% 567 +12.45% 506 632
40 to 49 544 -0.22% 429 +34.77% 531 596
50 to 59 615 -19.27% 545 -26.41% 502 403
60 to 69 400 +15.91% 571 -31.74% 466 399
70+ 405 +16.84% 744 +20.99% 448 906

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Graham, Texas is $47,307.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Graham.

  • Under 25
    $43,088.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,610.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,219.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Graham, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Graham, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Graham, Texas is currently $69,315.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.66% of households in Graham are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Graham against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Graham is $29,533.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Graham by the total population of Graham.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Graham, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Graham to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Graham that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Graham over the age of 16 is 6,966.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Graham is 61.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 386 45.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 583 83.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 608 79.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 656 87.30% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 995 83.00% 8.10%
45 to 54 years 1,058 78.60% 1.00%
55 to 59 years 461 72.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 467 56.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 813 30.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 939 11.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Graham. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,476 60.90% 2.10%
Black or African American 86 66.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 117 70.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 253 83.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,274 67.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,572 60.70% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Graham as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Graham is 4,247, with median earnings of $31,878.00.

Women in Graham, Texas earning approximately 61.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,247 $31,878.00
Male 2,312 $41,897.00
Female 1,935 $25,598.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 281 $81,898.00
Business and Financial 107 $71,066.00
Computer and Mathematical 27 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 51 $59,023.00
Community and Social Service 105 $42,386.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 360 $51,795.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 191 $35,402.00
Healthcare Support 151 $35,670.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 50 $21,838.00
Food Preparation and Serving 233 $7,054.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 207 $25,725.00
Personal Care and Service 167 $20,729.00
Sales 417 $29,296.00
Office and Administrative Support 508 $30,640.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $16,375.00
Construction and Extraction 489 $43,516.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 206 $27,738.00
Production 466 $32,396.00
Transportation and Material Moving 121 $42,768.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 206 $105,298.00 75 $45,063.00
Business and Financial 80 $70,882.00 27 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 76 $0.00 29 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $0.00 336 $52,541.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 191 $35,402.00
Healthcare Support 48 $0.00 103 $24,289.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 40 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $0.00 189 $7,411.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 93 $42,969.00 114 $25,500.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 167 $20,729.00
Sales 151 $106,528.00 266 $27,644.00
Office and Administrative Support 309 $30,324.00 199 $33,162.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $16,375.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 489 $43,516.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 206 $27,738.00 0 $0.00
Production 366 $40,385.00 100 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 121 $42,768.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,625 households in Graham, with an average household size of 2.37 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,311 families in Graham with an average family size of 2.85 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,630 224 457 1,314
Average Household Size 2.96 2.58 3.34 1.27
Total Families 1,630 224 457 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.15 2.91 0

Poverty

Of the 2,311 families in Graham, 10.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Graham:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,988 housing units in Graham, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,625 90.90%
Vacant 363 9.10%

26.76% of the total 3,988 housing units in Graham are rental units. This is approximately 1,067 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,370 are occupied by the owner - or 59.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Graham is $768.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Graham that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    188
  • Less than $500
    45
  • $500 to $999
    855
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    144
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    23
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Graham is $135,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Graham that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    314
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    534
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    492
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    324
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    541
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    152
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Graham. The chart below shows the number of properties in Graham that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    191
  • 1940 to 1949
    157
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,020
  • 1960 to 1969
    535
  • 1970 to 1979
    305
  • 1980 to 1989
    938
  • 1990 to 1999
    206
  • 2000 to 2009
    366
  • 2010 to 2013
    270
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Graham that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    201
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,453
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,242
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    729

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Graham get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Graham that commute to work in a particular way.

18.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Graham.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    538
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,412
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    725
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    340
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    236
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    139
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    76
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    222
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    234
  • 90 or more minutes
    140

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Graham, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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