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Graham, Washington
CDP
Location of Graham, Washington
Location of Graham, Washington
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Area
 • Total21.4 sq mi (55.5 km2)
 • Land21.4 sq mi (55.5 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
610 ft (186 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total23,491
 • Density10/sq mi (40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98338
Area code253
FIPS code53-27785Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1511005Template:GR
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Graham is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 8,739 at the 2000 census and grew to 23,491 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Graham is located at 47°2′23″N 122°16′42″W / 47.03972°N 122.27833°W / 47.03972; -122.27833 (47.039756, -122.278375).Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 21.4 square miles (55.5 km²), all of it land.

Surrounding communities

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20008,739—
201023,491168.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 8,739 people, 2,989 households, and 2,427 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 407.9 people per square mile (157.5/km²). There were 3,120 housing units at an average density of 145.6/sq mi (56.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.15% White, 1.28% African American, 1.28% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.50% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 4.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 2,989 households out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,824, and the median income for a family was $55,800. Males had a median income of $45,348 versus $25,802 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,126. About 4.4% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

  • Peter H. Gregory, CISA, CISSP. Published author of twenty books on technology and security, with editions in five languages (English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and Romanian).
  • Anthony "A.G." Gamlieli. Former member of the Johnny Wright boyband, One Call. [1]
  • Josh Powell, person of interest in the Disappearance of Susan Powell of 2009. Powell and his two sons died in an explosion and subsequent fire in their house in 2012.[2]

Education

Public schools in Graham are part of the Bethel School District. Schools in or near Graham include:

References

  1. ^ Gamlieli, Anthony G. "Anthony Gamlieli's Official Twitter Page". Twitter. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
  2. ^ Baker, Mike; Johnson, Gene (5 February 2012). "Josh Powell, 2 Sons Killed in House Explosion". KSL Broadcasting. Salt Lake City, Utah. Associated Press. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
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