Graham County, KS Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Graham County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,384 | 2,919,756 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.7 | 35.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.97% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.0 | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,181 | 1,159,797 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Graham County declined by 6.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 2,406 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Graham County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Graham County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,323 | $72,682 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.64% | 4.34% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Graham County is about 27% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Graham County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $207,500 | $104,507 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $726 | $1,029 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.7% | 66.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Graham County is about 23.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $726 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Graham County spend about 15 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 61 hours, about 2.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Graham County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.4 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 14.7 | 34.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 61 | 144 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,899 | $4,466 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,160 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 141 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Greeley County (7.1 min), Cheyenne County (7.2 min), Graham County (7.4 min).
Slowest:
Miami County (30.5 min), Jefferson County (28.2 min), Osage County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Graham County is 7 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Graham County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Graham County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Graham County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Graham County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.7% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.2% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Graham County, Kansas.
What is the population of Graham County, Kansas?
The population of Graham County, Kansas is 2,384, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Graham County, Kansas?
The population density of Graham County, Kansas is 2.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Graham County, Kansas?
The median household income in Graham County, Kansas is $53,323, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Graham County, Kansas?
The median home price in Graham County, Kansas is $207,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Graham County, Kansas?
The unemployment rate in Graham County, Kansas is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.