Population 39,232 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Graham County
Household size in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.18 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Graham County are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.04 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Graham County is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 32.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Arizona county is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Graham County: 16.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Arizona counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only two of 15.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Graham County
Renters in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Graham County own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 48.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Graham County is close to the national rate: 10.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Graham County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. Arizona as a whole looks much the same. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $548 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $736 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $790 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,000 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$452 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in Graham County pays $1,000 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $452 a month from 2006–10, an 82% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Graham County
Bachelor's degrees in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Graham County: 15.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Arizona county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Graham County never finished high school, more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Graham County
| Period | Graham County | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Graham County runs well above the national rate: 8.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Graham County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham County | 2.92 | 35.7 | 16.9% | 26.9% | 10.0% | 1989 | $1,000 | 15.5% | 86.0% | 8.4% |
| Greenlee County | 2.76 | 37.6 | 15.2% | 47.0% | 19.6% | 1978 | $654 | 21.9% | 87.1% | 2.3% |
| Grant County | 2.49 | 48.6 | 6.2% | 24.2% | 22.1% | 1977 | $772 | 29.9% | 89.8% | 7.3% |
| Otero County | 2.97 | 39.1 | 15.8% | 33.0% | 21.0% | 1986 | $972 | 23.2% | 86.6% | 8.3% |
| Imperial County | 3.53 | 33.6 | 16.9% | 43.2% | 14.9% | 1987 | $1,290 | 17.2% | 72.2% | 12.0% |
| Lea County | 3.03 | 32.8 | 16.0% | 28.8% | 13.7% | 1981 | $1,160 | 16.7% | 75.1% | 7.0% |
| Gaines County | 3.42 | 28.8 | 11.4% | 25.4% | 11.3% | 1990 | $811 | 12.2% | 55.0% | 2.3% |
| San Diego County | 2.86 | 39.0 | 10.4% | 45.4% | 7.1% | 1981 | $2,468 | 42.8% | 89.0% | 6.1% |
| Dawson County | 2.68 | 34.8 | 15.4% | 29.4% | 21.9% | 1967 | $976 | 13.4% | 72.8% | 7.7% |
| Borden County | 2.93 | 32.2 | 4.9% | 33.7% | 34.0% | 1973 | $1,246 | 36.9% | 94.4% | 0.3% |
| Scurry County | 2.69 | 37.0 | 14.3% | 23.2% | 14.9% | 1970 | $1,018 | 15.5% | 82.3% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Graham County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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