Alexander County Summary

Life in Alexander County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Alexander County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Alexander County:

  • The population in Alexander County is 36,505.

  • The median home value in Alexander County is $230,479.

  • The median income in Alexander County is $62,764.

  • The median rent in Alexander County is $735.

  • The unemployment rate in Alexander County is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Alexander County is 12.2%.

  • The average high in Alexander County is 74.3° and there are 109.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Alexander County

List Of Cities & Towns in Alexander County

Bethlehem, NC Population 3,688

Taylorsville, NC Population 2,198

Stony Point, NC Population 1,494

Hiddenite, NC Population 319

Map Of Alexander County

Alexander County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Alexander County is 74.3°.

  • There are 90.51 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.3 inches of rain each year with 3.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:20 hours of sun each day in Alexander County.

StatAlexander County
Mean High74.3
Nice Days90.51
Rainfall109.3
Snowfall3.6
Sunny_hours5:20
74.3°
Average High
109.3
Inches of Rain

Alexander County Demographics

Population over time in Alexander County

The current population in Alexander County is 36,505. The population has decreased -1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 36,491 -2.1%
2021 37,271 0.2%
2020 37,213 -

Gender in Alexander County

  • Alexander County is 48.2% female with 17,609 female residents.

  • Alexander County is 51.8% male with 18,896 male residents.

Female
48.2% (17,609)
Male
51.8% (18,896)
Gender Alexander County NC USA
Female 48.2% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 51.8% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Alexander County

Alexander County is:

  • 86.1% White with 31,428 White residents.

  • 4.4% African American with 1,597 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 393 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 60 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 1,080 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.1% Hispanic with 1,872 Hispanic residents.

White
86.1% (31,428)
African American
4.4% (1,597)
American Indian
0.2% (75)
Asian
1.1% (393)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (60)
Two Or More
3.0% (1,080)
Hispanic
5.1% (1,872)

Table: Alexander County By Race

Race Alexander County NC USA
White 86.1% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 4.4% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.1% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Alexander County, North Carolina

  • 4.1% of households in Alexander County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Alexander County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Alexander County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Alexander County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Alexander County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.4% of households in Alexander County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Alexander County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Alexander County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Alexander County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Alexander County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (1,504)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (1,716)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (3,273)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (3,254)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (4,517)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.4% (8,178)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (5,117)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.2% (5,931)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (1,657)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (1,352)
Income Alexander County NC USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.4% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.2% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Alexander County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Alexander County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Alexander County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Alexander County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Alexander County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Alexander County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Alexander County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Alexander County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Alexander County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Alexander County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,460)
9-12th Grade
10% (3,650)
High School / GED
41% (14,967)
Some College
19% (6,935)
Associate's Degree
11% (4,015)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (4,015)
Master's Degree
4% (1,460)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Alexander County NC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 41% 25% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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