Graham County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 97th-largest in Kansas

The population of Graham County, Kansas is 2,406 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 97th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $52,909, the median home value is $88,800, and the median age is 46.1.

The population of Graham County has declined 8.9% since 2010 (2,602 → 2,370), a -0.66% annualized rate.

Graham County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,406

Population

-0.66%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$52,909

Median Income

$88,800

Median Home Value

Graham County covers 899 sq mi of land at 2.7 people per square mile.

About Graham County, KS

Housing cost is the defining feature of Graham County: the median home is valued at $88,800. With 2,406 residents, Graham County is a county in Kansas.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,909, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.3%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $88,800, with typical rent around $726.

College attainment is above the local norm at 27.4%, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 12 minutes each way.

Graham County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Graham County had a population of 2,602 in 2010 and 2,370 in 2024, a -8.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,635 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.66%.

Graham County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,370

Population (2024)

2,602

Population (2010)

2,635

Peak (2011)

-0.66%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,602	-	-	estimate
2011	2,635	+33	+1.27%	estimate
2012	2,581	-54	-2.05%	estimate
2013	2,588	+7	+0.27%	estimate
2014	2,557	-31	-1.20%	estimate
2015	2,591	+34	+1.33%	estimate
2016	2,558	-33	-1.27%	estimate
2017	2,485	-73	-2.85%	estimate
2018	2,448	-37	-1.49%	estimate
2019	2,441	-7	-0.29%	estimate
2020	2,406	-35	-1.43%	estimate
2021	2,403	-3	-0.12%	estimate
2022	2,395	-8	-0.33%	estimate
2023	2,371	-24	-1.00%	estimate
2024	2,370	-1	-0.04%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.9%
Black or African American	3.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.1

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

25.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

8.1%

15–19

4.5%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

7.1%

35–44

15.1%

45–54

8.5%

55–59

9.1%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

13.0%

75–84

9.5%

85+

3.4%

Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 25.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,909$-19,730 vs state
Mean household income	$67,115
Per-capita income	$33,129
Poverty rate	13.3%+5.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	61.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.8%

Agriculture

13.1%

Public administration

10.1%

Construction

7.7%

Retail trade

7.4%

Manufacturing

6.8%

Information

5.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Graham County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

3.5%

Carpool

79.4%

Public transit

8.0%

Work from home

11.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$88,800$-114,600 vs state

Median home value

$726

Median rent

80.7%

Homeownership rate

1,428

Total housing units

82.7%

Occupied

17.3%

Vacant

19.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.5%

With health insurance

94.7%

With broadband internet

26.8%

Foreign-born

4.0%

Veterans (18+)

13.9%

With a disability

98.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.4%

High School+

27.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Graham County, Kansas has a population of 2,406 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 97th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Graham County has declined 8.9% since 2010 (2,602 → 2,370), a -0.66% annualized rate.

The median household income in Graham County, Kansas is $52,909, with mean (average) household income of $67,115 and per-capita income of $33,129. 13.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Graham County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.9%), Black or African American (3.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Graham County, Kansas is 46.1 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Graham County is $88,800 and median monthly rent is $726. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,428 total housing units, 17.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Graham County, Kansas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Graham County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.