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Graham, GA
City in Appling County, Georgia.
Population
629
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
361
ZIP codes
0
Graham and its ZIP codes
Graham at a glance
- Graham is 91% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,094 a year, 47% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $52,900 (83% below Georgia) and median rent is $470 a month.
Local data for Graham, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Graham, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,094
Poverty rate
57.9%
Median home value
$52,900
Median rent
$470/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
3.0%
Median age
19.0
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14), Mexican Americans (9), Irish Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Appling County. PPP loans are for Graham.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,804
7,777 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $9,359 per person
How people get to work
Graham, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone99.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Graham, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
266
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Graham, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Graham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SatillaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.1 |
| HazlehurstCity | 6.3 mi | 4.7 |
| BaxleyCity | 10 mi | 8.2 |
| Lumber CityCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| DentonCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| UvaldaCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| AlstonTown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| SurrencyTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| AlmaCity | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| NichollsCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| ScotlandCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| AileyCity | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount VernonCity | 25 mi | 4.2 |
| Santa ClausCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| GlenwoodCity | 26 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Graham, GA in?
- Graham is in Appling County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Graham, GA?
- About 629 people live in Graham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Graham?
- Nearby places include Satilla (4.7 mi), Hazlehurst (6.3 mi), Baxley (10 mi), Lumber City (13 mi), Denton (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023