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Graham, NC


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Graham, North Carolina

Graham, North Carolina, in Alamance county, is 21 miles E of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 47 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Graham is home to some 12,833 residents.

The People and Families of Graham

In Graham, about 47% of adults are married.

Approximately 27% of Graham is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Graham is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Graham had a median family income of $40,769.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,025) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Graham. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Graham Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Graham was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Graham, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Graham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Graham Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Graham Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Graham, NC

Comparing Graham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime24

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