Alexander County's estimated 2026 population is 37,167 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alexander County is the 67th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 37,232 and has seen a growth of -0.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 29,268 adults, (7,721 of whom are seniors) in Alexander County.
Female: 17,773 (48.8%)
Male: 18,639 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Alexander County includes 87.35% White, 5.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,805 | 87.35% |
| Black or African American | 1,828 | 5.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,480 | 4.06% |
| Other race | 568 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 368 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 363 | 1% |
Alexander County's average per capita income is $43,534. Household income levels show a median of $65,354. The poverty rate stands at 12.57%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,409 | - |
| Families | $77,734 | $94,514 |
| Households | $65,354 | $83,653 |
| Non Families | $34,715 | $56,850 |
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