Alexander County's estimated 2026 population is 37,225 with a growth rate of 0.72% 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 -0.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Alexander County includes 87.28% White, 4.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (87.28%)
Two or more races (4.49%)
Black or African American (4.03%)
Other race (2.22%)
Asian (1.08%)
Native American (0.91%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,804 | 87.28% |
| Two or more races | 1,636 | 4.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,468 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 809 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 392 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 331 | 0.91% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Alexander County's average per capita income is $42,018. Household income levels show a median of $65,268. The poverty rate stands at 12.07%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,834 | - |
| Families | $76,397 | $94,026 |
| Households | $65,268 | $82,266 |
| Non Families | $33,919 | $52,048 |
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