Census-designated place · Washington
Graham, Washington
Graham, census-designated place, in Pierce County, Washington. Graham had 35,079 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,310). GEOID 5327785.
Residents, 2020-2024
35,079
±2,310 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 32,658
Median household income
$116,862
±$5,411 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$516,700
±$29,557 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$2,095
±$221 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Graham and what county is it in?
Graham is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Pierce County, Washington. It covers 42.7 square miles of land, 765 residents per square mile in 2020.
Graham is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Graham, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Graham's population at 35,079 (±2,310). The 2020 Census counted 32,658 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Graham is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Graham | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,079 ±2,310 | 930,319 | +6,103 |
| Households | 11,029 ±622 | 351,330 | +1,720 |
| Average household size | 3.17 ±0.10 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,541 ±632 | 369,709 | +1,800 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Graham?
The median resident of Graham is 35.6 years old; 29.2% are under 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.1%. 6.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Graham | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±1.1 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.2% ±2.0 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.9% ±1.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±2.0 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1% ±2.8 pts | 12.8% | +4.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.6% ±3.8 pts | 61.4% | −11.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.3 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.6% ±2.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8% ±1.4 pts | 10.9% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4% ±2.7 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.4% ±1.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±1.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±1.6 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8% ±2.0 pts | 30.9% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±2.4 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Graham earn?
Half of Graham's 11,029 households earn less than $116,862 a year (±$5,411), against $99,564 in Pierce County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $107,000 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,862 after inflation. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Graham | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,862 ±$5,411 | $99,564 | +$9,862 |
| Mean household income | $131,556 ±$7,814 | $124,488 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,701 ±$2,567 | $47,648 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±1.9 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.0% ±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±1.7 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±1.5 pts | 94.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Graham?
Owners occupy 82.2% of Graham's occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $516,700 by its owner (±$29,557). The median renter pays $2,095 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Graham | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $516,700 ±$29,557 | $526,600 | +$162,260 |
| Median gross rent | $2,095 ±$221 | $1,806 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7% ±9.5 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,476 ±$110 | $2,423 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2% ±3.2 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.8% ±3.2 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 11,541 ±632 | 369,709 | +1,800 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8% ±5.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7% ±3.0 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.2% ±3.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Graham work and get to work?
76.8% of Graham's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 43.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Graham | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0% ±2.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8% ±3.3 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8% ±1.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±2.3 pts | 13.9% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 43.0 min ±2.1 | 31.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Graham?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Graham, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $81,923 (Tract 714.15) to $136,875 (Tract 731.33).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 731.29Pierce County | 6,771 | $127,003 |
| Tract 731.16Pierce County | 5,127 | $118,716 |
| Tract 731.24Pierce County | 5,064 | $118,329 |
| Tract 731.18Pierce County | 4,625 | $113,200 |
| Tract 731.33Pierce County | 3,854 | $136,875 |
| Tract 731.30Pierce County | 3,896 | $102,472 |
| Tract 714.15Pierce County | 2,878 | $81,923 |
| Tract 731.32Pierce County | 4,984 | $121,772 |
| Tract 731.17Pierce County | 3,587 | $114,639 |
| Tract 731.19Pierce County | 3,246 | $101,290 |
| Tract 731.23Pierce County | 7,351 | $157,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Graham) · Census block assignment files
How does Graham compare with other places in Washington?
Graham ranks 107th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 38th | 393 |
| Residents per square mile | 293rd | 394 |
| Median household income | 107th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 229th | 393 |
| Median home value | 190th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 75th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 218th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 264th | 382 |
| Median age | 298th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 130th | 388 |
| Work from home | 236th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 11th | 394 |
Graham's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Graham with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Graham?
4 of the 57 figures for Graham on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Graham are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.