North Carolina

Graham

8,030
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Graham

Graham, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 2,335. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,030.

Its recorded population peaked at 8,861 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 9 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Flint's Mill, and 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,030
20108,861
20007,993
19907,196
19807,217
19706,562
19606,432
19506,886
19406,418
19305,841
19204,872
19104,749
19004,343
18903,313
18802,335
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, North Carolina.

Battle of Flint's Mill
1781

Historic places in Graham

National Register of Historic Places listings in Graham, North Carolina.

George, Charles Noden, House
Topton
Santeetlah Hydroelectric Development
Robbinsville
Snowbird Mountain Lodge
Robbinsville
Tapoco Lodge Historic District
Robbinsville
Cheoah Hydroelectric Development
Robbinsville
Graham County Courthouse
Robbinsville
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Frequently asked about Graham

When does Graham first appear in the US census?
Graham, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 2,335.
What is the population of Graham?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Graham had a recorded population of 8,030.
When did Graham's population peak?
Graham's recorded population peaked at 8,861 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Graham?
1 documented military engagement took place in Graham, including Battle of Flint's Mill.
How many historic places are in Graham?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Graham, North Carolina.
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