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Graham, NC

Graham is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

Graham is bordered to the north and the west by the city of Burlington and to the northeast by the town of Haw River. The Haw River runs along the east edge of Graham, and the city extends south as far as Alamance Creek. Interstate 85 runs through the city, leading east to Durham and west to Greensboro.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 square miles (25.1 km²), of which 9.6 square miles (24.9 km²) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km²), or 0.67%, is water.

Graham was laid out in 1849 as the county seat of the newly formed Alamance County, and was incorporated as a town in 1851; it became a city in 1961. It was named for William Alexander Graham, U.S. senator from North Carolina (1840–1843) and governor of North Carolina (1845–1849).

The lynching of Wyatt Outlaw, the first African-American Town Commissioner and Constable of Graham, on February 26, 1870, by the Ku Klux Klan, along with the assassination of State Senator John W. Stephens at the Caswell County Courthouse, provoked Governor William Woods Holden to declare martial law in Alamance and Caswell Counties, resulting in the Kirk-Holden War of 1870.

The health and wellness of Graham's residents are prioritized through various facilities and initiatives. Join a variety of fitness classes such as Zumba, yoga, and strength training at the Graham Recreation and Parks Department. Additionally, Bill Cooke Park, South Graham Park, and Haw River Trail offer a range of recreational activities for visitors, including walking trails, picnic areas, and sports fields, providing opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and relaxation. Participate in weight management and nutritional counseling sessions offered at Cone Health Nutrition and Diabetes Management Center. Enjoy swimming lessons, water aerobics, and lap swimming at the Maynard Aquatic Center.

Top Sites in Graham, NC are the Children's Museum of Alamance County, Graham Historical Museum, and Alamance Battleground State Historic Site.

Population: 17,856 (2022). ZIP Code: 27253. Area code: 336. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Area: 10.49 sq mi (27.17 km²).

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What is Graham, NC famous for?

The City of Graham is also home to numerous well-known industries in the fields of hosiery, plastics, electronics, and metal works. Graham was granted a U.S. Post Office on January 31, 1850, and its first Postmaster was James Sidney Scott. It has been in continuous operation ever since its inception.

What is the race population in Graham, NC?

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Graham, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.1%), Other (Hispanic) (8.65%), White (Hispanic) (6.76%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.42%). None of the households in Graham, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

What is the crime rate in Graham, NC?

The crime rate in Graham is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 24 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Graham is 1 in 41. Based on FBI crime data, Graham is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to North Carolina, Graham has a crime rate that is higher than 73% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Graham

Alamance Regional Medical Center

Graham Recreation and Parks Department

South Graham Park

Bill Cooke Park

Haw River Trail

Cone Health Nutrition and Diabetes Management Center

Maynard Aquatic Center

Children's Museum of Alamance County

Graham Historical Museum

Alamance Battleground State Historic Site

Carolana

Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

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