Graham, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 629, Graham's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Graham is a small community located in Georgia, within Appling County. The total population is 629. It ranks as the 469th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Graham is 19.0 years. This is 49% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 48.6% of the population under 18, Graham has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Graham is $41,094. This is 47% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 57.9%. This is 332% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.7%. This is 109% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $52,900. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Graham is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Graham is Black or African American, making up 82.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.9%) is well below the state average of 49.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (82.7% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

3.0% 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 91% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Graham, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.