Alexander County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
36,440
Male
18,750
51.5%
Female
17,690
48.5%
Median Age
43.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
2.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.2%
High School or Higher39.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.4%
Married
45.0%
Alexander County, NC has a population of 36,440 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 87.3% of the population. 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.5% of residents are foreign-born.