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Graham, North Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Graham History

Graham was founded in 1849 and became the county seat of the newly formed Alamance County. It was named after William Alexander Graham, the then Governor of North Carolina, who also became the United States Secretary of the Navy in 1850. The city was incorporated in 1851. The North Carolina Railroad first entered the area in the 1850s. The Graham Institute was established in 1852.

Graham and nearby Attractions

  • Graham Historical Museum
  • Ackland Art Museum
  • Orange County Historical Museum
  • Duke Homestead State Historic Site
  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Things To Do In Graham

During your stay in Graham, you can visit Oakley Street Park. One can enjoy canoeing on the Haw River. The city also has a number of houses of worship including the Greenway Park Church and Bethany Church. It also offers easy access to the Chapel Hill Museum, Bennett Place State Historic Site, Eno River State Park, and Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. In addition, the City of Graham hosts several recreational events and programs throughout the year.

Graham Transportation

Danville Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Graham Higher Education

Alamance Community College is located within the city. Elon College is also nearby.

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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