Alexander County's 2026 population is estimated at 37,225, reflecting a 0.72% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Alexander County is the 67th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 37,232 and has grown -0.02% since 2010.
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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