2023 ACS Census Data · Population 36,440
Alexander County is a small county in North Carolina with a population of 36,440. The median household income is $65,268, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1%, median home value is $190,000, and 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 36% below the national average.
Population
36,440
2023 estimate
Rank #1306 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$65,268
Household
Rank #1401 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$190,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1346 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2699 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above North Carolina avg·0% above national avg
Poverty Rate
22% above North Carolina avg·19% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% below North Carolina avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,565
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% below North Carolina avg·9% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% below North Carolina avg·20% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% above North Carolina avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
39% above North Carolina avg·34% above national avg
Housing Units
16,126
Households
13,895
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,228
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
39% below North Carolina avg·36% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below North Carolina avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.0%
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