Alamance County, North Carolina Population 2022
Alamance County, North Carolina's estimated population is 178,494 with a growth rate of 1.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alamance County, North Carolina is the 17th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 151,431 and has seen a growth of 17.87% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 11,444 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 11,852 | 408 | 3.57% |
| 1870 | 11,874 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 1880 | 14,613 | 2,739 | 23.07% |
| 1890 | 18,271 | 3,658 | 25.03% |
| 1900 | 25,665 | 7,394 | 40.47% |
| 1910 | 28,712 | 3,047 | 11.87% |
| 1920 | 32,718 | 4,006 | 13.95% |
| 1930 | 42,140 | 9,422 | 28.80% |
| 1940 | 57,427 | 15,287 | 36.28% |
| 1950 | 71,220 | 13,793 | 24.02% |
| 1960 | 85,674 | 14,454 | 20.29% |
| 1970 | 96,362 | 10,688 | 12.48% |
| 1980 | 99,319 | 2,957 | 3.07% |
| 1990 | 108,213 | 8,894 | 8.95% |
| 2010 | 151,431 | 43,218 | 39.94% |
| 2011 | 152,692 | 1,261 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 153,265 | 573 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 154,162 | 897 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 155,384 | 1,222 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 157,037 | 1,653 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 160,283 | 3,246 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 163,276 | 2,993 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 166,514 | 3,238 | 1.98% |
| 2019 | 169,509 | 2,995 | 1.80% |
| 2020 | 172,504 | 2,995 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 175,499 | 2,995 | 1.74% |
| 2022 | 178,494 | 2,995 | 1.71% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114,429 | 68.87% |
| Black or African American | 32,917 | 19.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 688 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 2,679 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 10,104 | 6.08% |
| Two or More Races | 5,273 | 3.17% |
Alamance County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 65,455 | 2.47 | 66.5 |
| Married | 30,179 | 3.09 | 83.8 |
| Male | 2,886 | 3.46 | 46.9 |
| Female | 9,064 | 3.23 | 47.8 |
| Non Family | 23,326 | 1.25 | 53.8 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,410 | 4.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,562 | 7.67% |
| High School Graduate | 31,196 | 27.93% |
| Some College | 25,990 | 23.27% |
| Associates Degree | 12,234 | 10.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,504 | 17.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,797 | 7.88% |
Alamance County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,730 | 1,374 | 907 |
| White | 75,644 | 69,787 | 22,524 |
| 2+ Races | 1,974 | 1,731 | 569 |
| Native American | 481 | 379 | 97 |
| Islander | 40 | 37 | 7 |
| Black | 22,172 | 19,494 | 3,410 |
| Hispanic | 10,124 | 5,203 | 982 |
| Other Race | 5,114 | 2,692 | 312 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 92.50%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.43%.
$37,279
Average Earnings
$42,239
Average Male
$33,431
Average Female
Alamance County, North Carolina Language by Age
Alamance County, North Carolina Language
87.41% of Alamance County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 12.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.45% of the population.
Alamance County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32,224 | 8,034 | 24.93% |
| Hispanic | 20,784 | 5,054 | 24.32% |
| Multiple | 5,127 | 1,135 | 22.14% |
| Asian | 2,474 | 496 | 20.05% |
| Native | 681 | 90 | 13.22% |
| White | 101,497 | 10,701 | 10.54% |
| Islander | 54 | 3 | 5.56% |
| Other | 1,869 | NaN% |
15.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.44%
Male Poverty Rate
17.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alamance County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alamance County, North Carolina is Black, with 24.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alamance County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.16%.
Alamance County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Alamance County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Alamance County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Alamance County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,792 | 7.37% |
| Black | 1,870 | 7.37% |
| Native American | 54 | 10.00% |
| Asian | 45 | 2.11% |
| Islander | 14 | 28.00% |
| Other Race | 50 | 0.80% |
| 2+ Races | 284 | 10.94% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 2.00% |
Alamance County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
8.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.22%
Born in Alamance County, North Carolina
91.99%
Native Born
8.01%
Foreign Born
5.33%
Non Citizen
2.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.99% of Alamance County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 64.22% having been born in North Carolina. 5.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990