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Graham County, NC
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Graham County, North Carolina.
Population
8,072
Land area
292sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Graham County
Graham County at a glance
- Graham County is 87% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,684, 31% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,600 (41% below North Carolina) and median rent is $676 a month.
- Its largest cities are Robbinsville (577) and Lake Santeetlah (82).
Local data for Graham County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Graham County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,684
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$170,600
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$676/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (751), German Americans (476), Mexican Americans (236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,890
1,952 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,641
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $12,658 per person
PPP loans
$17.5M
155 loans, 1,772 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$147K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Graham County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Graham County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
431
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
42
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
63.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Graham County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Graham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Graham County, NC?
- Robbinsville is the largest city or town in Graham County, with about 577 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Graham County?
- Graham County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28702, 28733, 28771.
- What is the population of Graham County, NC?
- About 8,072 people live in Graham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Graham County?
- Graham County borders Blount County, TN, Monroe County, TN, Macon County, Cherokee County, Swain County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023