Arizona

Graham

38,533
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Graham

Graham, Arizona, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 5,670. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 38,533.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Kuykendall Ruin Violence, Point of Pines Massacre, Camp Grant Massacre, and 34 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202038,533
201037,220
200033,489
199026,554
198022,862
197016,578
196014,045
195012,985
194012,113
193010,373
192010,148
191023,999
190014,162
18905,670
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Graham

Military engagements that took place in Graham, Arizona.

Kuykendall Ruin Violence
1250
Point of Pines Massacre
1325
Camp Grant Massacre
1871
Battle of Cedar Springs
1881
Battle of Cedar Springs (Arizona 1882)
1882
Loco's Forced Breakout — San Carlos Raid 1882
1882
Loco's Forced Breakout — Apache (April 1882)
1882
Geronimo's Final Breakout — May 1885
1885
Wham Paymaster Robbery
1889

Historic places in Graham

National Register of Historic Places listings in Graham, Arizona.

Sierra Bonita Ranch
Bonita
Woman's Club
Safford
Safford High School
Safford
Columbine Work Station
Safford
Point of Pines
Morenci
Buena Vista Hotel
Safford
Graham County Courthouse
Safford
Welker, James R., House
Safford
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Frequently asked about Graham

When does Graham first appear in the US census?
Graham, Arizona first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 5,670.
What is the population of Graham?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Graham had a recorded population of 38,533.
Were any battles fought in Graham?
9 documented military engagements took place in Graham, including Kuykendall Ruin Violence, Point of Pines Massacre, Camp Grant Massacre.
How many historic places are in Graham?
34 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Graham, Arizona.
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