Alexander County, North Carolina
Total Population: 36,440
County Seat: Taylorsville
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.