Where is Graham, Washington, USA?

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Where is Graham Located? - Graham is a city located in the Appling County of Washington, United States. Graham lies between 29.5074538 Degrees North latitudes and 95.0949303 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Graham, Washington

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Where is Graham Located?

Graham is a city located in the Appling County of Washington, United States. Graham lies between 29.5074538 Degrees North latitudes and 95.0949303 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Graham city is 32658 people and the city has a total area of 34.99 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Graham, Washington Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGraham
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude47.0529°N
Longitude122.2946°W
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Land Area16.40 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area16.40 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)32,399 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,976
ZIP Code98338
Area Code253
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-27565
Congressional DistrictWashington's 8th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Graham, Washington

  • Puyallup, Washington — 12 mi Northwest
  • South Hill, Washington — 10 mi North
  • Spanaway, Washington — 12 mi West
  • Bonney Lake, Washington — 18 mi Northeast
  • Tacoma, Washington — 25 mi Northwest
  • Sumner, Washington — 18 mi North
  • Lakewood, Washington — 25 mi West
  • Olympia, Washington — 45 mi Southwest
  • Seattle, Washington — 55 mi North
  • Everett, Washington — 85 mi North

Driving Distances from Graham, Washington

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
South HillWashington1020 minutes
PuyallupWashington1225 minutes
SpanawayWashington1225 minutes
SumnerWashington1835 minutes
Bonney LakeWashington1835 minutes
TacomaWashington2545 minutes
LakewoodWashington2545 minutes
OlympiaWashington451 hour
SeattleWashington551 hour 15 minutes
EverettWashington851 hour 45 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Graham, Washington

TransportationDetails
Airport NameSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA CodeSEA
PortPort of Tacoma
Major HighwaysState Route 7, State Route 161, Interstate 5
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available in Tacoma
Local Bus/Transit ServicePierce Transit regional service
  • State Route 7 - Major highway connecting Graham with Tacoma and Mount Rainier region communities.
  • State Route 161 - Regional route connecting Graham with Puyallup and South Hill areas.
  • Interstate 5 - Main north-south interstate serving the Puget Sound region.

What are top Places to Visit in Graham, Washington

Landmark NameType
Mount Rainier National ParkNational Park
Foothills TrailRecreation Trail
South Hill MallShopping Center
Bradley Lake ParkPark
Wild Waves Theme & Water ParkTheme Park
LeMay - America's Car MuseumMuseum
Point Defiance ParkUrban Park
Mount Rainier Scenic AreaScenic Attraction
Fort Steilacoom ParkPark
Washington State FairgroundsEvent Venue

Colleges and Universities in Graham, Washington

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Pierce College PuyallupPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, transfer programs, and workforce education
University of Washington TacomaPublicUniversityBusiness, education, engineering, and urban studies
Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, nursing, and professional programs
University of Puget SoundPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, sciences, and professional education
Graham-Kapowsin School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Graham, Washington

Kapowsin Lake, Spanaway Lake, Puyallup River, Carbon River, Puget Sound

Golf Courses in Graham, Washington

High Cedars Golf Club, Lipoma Firs Golf Course, Meadow Park Golf Course, Oakbrook Golf Club, Tacoma Country & Golf Club

Graham, Washington — Key Historical Facts

  • Graham developed as a rural farming and logging community in Pierce County during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
  • The area was named after James Graham, an early settler and community figure in the region.
  • Graham remained primarily agricultural for much of its history before experiencing suburban growth connected to the expanding Tacoma metropolitan area.
  • The community's location near Mount Rainier and the Cascade foothills has contributed to its importance as a gateway for outdoor recreation.
  • Graham has grown significantly in recent decades while maintaining a mix of residential neighborhoods, farmland, and open spaces.
  • Today, Graham is known for its rural character, mountain views, nearby recreation areas, and access to the Puget Sound region.

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