Graham County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Graham County is located in Arizona with a total population of 38,860. It is the 13th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Graham County is 34.4 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Graham County is $67,326. This is 12% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $202,700. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Graham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.3%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.