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Graham County, Kansas
Graham County, Kansas. Graham County had 2,371 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. It holds 17 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 13 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 20065.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,371
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,415 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,389
Median household income
$50,650
±$4,237 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$89,900
±$13,357 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$734
±$26 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
How many people live in Graham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,415 residents in Graham County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,371 for July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,389 over 899 square miles of land.
| Measure | Graham County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,389 | 2,947,197 | −130 |
| Households | 1,191±70 | 1,174,060 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.97±0.11 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,415±30 | 1,293,635 | −64 |
Graham County's population since 2000
From 2,946 in 2000 to 2,371 in 2025: down 19.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Graham County?
Graham County holds 17 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Hill City Township with 1,499 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hill City Township | 1,518 | $48,620 |
|---|---|---|
| Hill City | 1,403 | $48,512 |
| Wildhorse Township | 229 | $36,406 |
| BogueGEOID 2007825 | 155 | $43,750 |
| Solomon Township, Graham CountyGEOID 2006566300 | 145 | $54,464 |
| MorlandGEOID 2048275 | 115 | $57,917 |
| Millbrook TownshipGEOID 2006546625 | 90 | $61,397 |
| Bryant TownshipGEOID 2006508850 | 80 | $54,167 |
| Gettysburg TownshipGEOID 2006526175 | 71 | $48,542 |
| Happy TownshipGEOID 2006529950 | 59 | not published |
| Graham TownshipGEOID 2006527175 | 51 | $83,214 |
| Morlan TownshipGEOID 2006548250 | 51 | $121,250 |
| Nicodemus TownshipGEOID 2006550575 | 43 | not published |
| Allodium TownshipGEOID 2006501325 | 36 | not published |
| Indiana TownshipGEOID 2006534000 | 26 | not published |
| Pioneer Township, Graham CountyGEOID 2006555900 | 16 | not published |
| NicodemusGEOID 2050550 | 14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Graham County?
The median resident of Graham County is 46.0 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 27.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.6%.
| Measure | Graham County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0±1.9 | 37.4 | −4.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±1.5 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.0%±1.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% | 13.6% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.3%±0.3 pts | 72.7% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±2.4 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±1.7 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.9%±4.7 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±2.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Graham County's 1,191 households earn less than $50,650 a year (±$4,237), against $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,073 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Graham County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,650±$4,237 | $74,275 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,485±$5,892 | $100,417 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,766±$2,638 | $40,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.8%±3.4 pts | 11.3% | +5.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4%±9.5 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2%±3.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±4.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 78.8% of Graham County's occupied homes and renters 21.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,900 by its owner (±$13,357). The median renter pays $734 a month including utilities, and 46.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Graham County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,900±$13,357 | $217,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $734±$26 | $1,060 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.9%±14.9 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,250±$149 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.8%±4.9 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,415±30 | 1,293,635 | −64 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±8.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.1%±3.4 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.2%±4.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
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 many new homes is Graham County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Graham County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Graham County get to work?
80.3% of Graham County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Graham County | Kansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±3.8 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±3.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3%±5.5 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9%±2.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±2.9 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.3 min±3.1 | 19.7 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 are Graham County's census tracts?
Graham County is a single census tract.
| Tract 952320065952300 | 2,389 | $50,650 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Graham County compare with Kansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 97th of 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 58th of 105 |
| Residents per square mile | 93rd of 105 |
| Median household income | 104th of 105 |
| Median home value | 89th of 105 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 104 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 105 |
| Median age | 16th of 105 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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.