Alexander County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,412 | — | #1,307 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,354 | -13.0% | #1,610 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #983 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,800 | -24.9% | #1,284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $764 | -34.3% | #2,386 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | -0.2% | #1,412 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alexander County has a population of 36,412, making it the #1,307 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Alexander County is $65,354, ranking #1,610 out of 3,222 counties — 13.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Alexander County is $211,800 (-24.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $764/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.7%.
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91.9% of residents in Alexander County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% above the national rate.
About Alexander County, North Carolina
Alexander County, North Carolina has a total population of 36,412, making it the 1,307th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alexander County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alexander County is $65,354, which ranks #1,610 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Alexander County is $211,800, 24.9% below the national median. Renters in Alexander County pay a median gross rent of $764 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alexander County, 16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Alexander County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.0%).
All data for Alexander County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.