Alexander County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Alexander County, NC, has a population of approximately 36,444. The racial makeup is 87.1% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 2.9% Asian, 1.3% Native American, and 4.0% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is around $47,365, with 13.9% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age is approximately 43.7 years.

As of the most recent data in 2023, Alexander County, NC, has a median home value of approximately $180,000. The median rent is around $700 per month. The homeownership rate is about 78%, with the average household size being 2.6 people. Housing units total roughly 16,500, with a vacancy rate of 10%. New construction and market trends suggest a moderate but steady growth in both the housing market and population.

Alexander County, NC, conducts elections for various federal, state, and local offices. For local government, elections involve positions such as County Commissioners, Sheriff, Register of Deeds, and Board of Education members. In the 2020 elections, notable races included:

• County Commissioners: Incumbents Ronnie Reese (Republican), Larry Yoder (Republican), and newcomers Marty Pennell (Republican), and Josh Mitchell (Republican).
• Sheriff: Chris Bowman (Democrat) won re-election.
• Register of Deeds: Scott Hines (Republican) was re-elected.

In the 2020 Presidential election, Alexander County had:

• Donald Trump (Republican): 17,165 votes (76.4%)
• Joe Biden (Democrat): 5,178 votes (23.1%)

For more detailed and updated election information, including specific candidates for upcoming elections, please refer to the Alexander County Board of Elections’ official website or contact their office directly.

Alexander County, NC, has educational attainment levels that fall below both state and national averages. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2019 data, 81.2% of Alexander County residents aged 25 and over have at least a high school diploma, compared to the national average of 88.0% and the North Carolina state average of 87.8%. Furthermore, only 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly lower than the national average of 33.1% and the North Carolina average of 31.5%. Thus, Alexander County lags in educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks, indicating a need for enhanced educational opportunities and resources.

As of recent data, Alexander County, NC has an employment rate of approximately 95.4%, with a labor force of around 16,000 people. Manufacturing is the dominant industry, employing roughly 40% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of 8.5% and North Carolina's average of 10.5% in this sector. Other key industries include healthcare and social assistance (13%), retail trade (12%), and education services (8%). The local manufacturing employment percentage is largely driven by the presence of furniture and textile production facilities. In comparison, the healthcare sector in Alexander County employs fewer people relative to the national average of 14.5% and North Carolina's 13.5%. Retail trade, while prominent, is comparable to the national rate of 11%. The educational services sector is also below the state (9.5%) and national (9%) averages.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Alexander County, North Carolina, is approximately $49,800. This is lower than both the national and state averages. The median household income in the United States is about $68,700, while North Carolina's median is around $54,600.

The figures illustrate that Alexander County's median income falls below both the state and national averages by noticeable margins of $4,800 and $18,900, respectively.

Alexander County, NC, is known for its relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. Based on the latest available data, the overall crime rate in Alexander County is approximately 15.2 per 1,000 residents annually. The following table summarizes crime statistics:

These figures are approximations and can vary year by year. For the most current and precise data, consulting local law enforcement agencies or the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is recommended.