Alexander County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alexander County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37003
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 259.99 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 263.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.920951
- Longitude
- -81.177467
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 35,897
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,751
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,268 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,630 | 4.5% |
| White | 31,158 | 86.8% |
| Black | 1,784 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 360 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,894 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 861 | 3.0% |
| White | 25,502 | 88.7% |
| Black | 1,643 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 327 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 437 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,412
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,830
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,357
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,805 | 87.3% |
| Black | 1,828 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 363 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,339
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,148 | 17.8% |
| Republican | 11,312 | 48.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,770 | 33.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,350 | 48.6% |
| Female | 11,980 | 51.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,212 | 86.6% |
| Hispanic | 676 | 2.9% |
| Black | 899 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 216 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,039
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 64.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,537 | 67.0% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 33.7% |
| Black | 403 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 74 | 34.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,319 | 64.5% |
| Female | 7,715 | 64.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,325 (31.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,462 (16.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,218
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $208,164
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $780
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.