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Alamance

North Carolina · 988 residents · 0.795 sq mi
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Alamance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,688. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 678 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $322,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
988
+219%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,243 / sq mi
+219%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+7%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1624968301K1K1990201020202024Alamance
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,688
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,828
+89%since 2000
from $19,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,000
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(301)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(834)
Black6.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(42)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other1.5%(15)
Diversity Score30.7%(303)
Diversity Score
31
+662%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamance, North Carolina?

Alamance, North Carolina has about 988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamance, North Carolina?

The typical household in Alamance, North Carolina earns about $89,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamance, North Carolina expensive?

In Alamance, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $322,000, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Alamance, North Carolina?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alamance, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamance, North Carolina?

About 0.8% of people in Alamance, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamance, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamance, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 715 residents, a change of about 262 percent over that period.

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