Alexander County, North Carolina

Total Population: 36,440

County Seat: Taylorsville

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Median Home Value

$190,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,268

Across all households

Median Age

43.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.8%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%

Under 18 Years

19.6%

65 Years and Over

20.6%

Male

51.5%

Female

48.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.9%

No Health Insurance

8.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,268

Mean Household Income

$82,266

Per Capita Income

$32,565

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$190,000

Median Rent

$745/mo

Total Housing Units

16,126

Owner-Occupied

81.7%

Renter-Occupied

18.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Married Couple Households

54.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.0%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

84.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37003.