Graham, NC town hall & government
Graham spent $37.8 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $2,191 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Graham's government.
Who runs Graham
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Graham's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Interest, fines & other 31%
- Fees & charges 23%
- Property taxes 15%
- Sales taxes 14%
- Utility sales 12%
- From other local governments 3%
- From the state 2%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Graham
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Graham's K–12 school district, shared with Alamance, Elon, Green Level, Haw River, Ossipee and Swepsonville. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 26%
- State 55%
- Federal 19%
Of the $11,818 per pupil, $7,639 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Graham kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Graham pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Graham's government
Who represents Graham
Graham is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representative Richard Hudson. Josh Stein is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.