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Graham, TX
City in Young County, Texas.
Population
8,792
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,571
ZIP codes
0
Graham and its ZIP codes
Graham at a glance
- Graham is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 293rd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $63,587 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,800 (35% below Texas) and median rent is $967 a month.
Local data for Graham, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Graham, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,587
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$183,800
Median rent
$967/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,713), German Americans (644), Puerto Ricans (448).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Young County. PPP loans are for Graham.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,861
6,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $6,801 per person
How people get to work
Graham, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Graham, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 30°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Graham, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.7%
U.S. 11.1% +5.6 pts
Cities near Graham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewcastleCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| LovingCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| BrysonCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| OlneyCity | 21 mi | 2 |
| GrafordCity | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| JacksboroCity | 26 mi | 7.2 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6 |
| WoodsonTown | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| Palo PintoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Graham, TX in?
- Graham is in Young County, Texas.
- What is the population of Graham, TX?
- About 8,792 people live in Graham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Graham?
- Nearby places include Newcastle (12 mi), Loving (12 mi), Bryson (12 mi), Olney (21 mi), Graford (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023