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Alliance

North Carolina · 733 residents · 2.086 sq mi
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Alliance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,500. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
733
−6%since 2000
from 781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+19%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5267078881K1K1990201020202024Alliance
2024709
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,872
+25%since 2000
from $15,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$291
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(619)
Black17.7%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.5%(309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(556)
Black16.8%(123)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(28)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other2.4%(17)
Diversity Score48.5%(356)
Diversity Score
49
+23%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alliance, North Carolina?

Alliance, North Carolina has about 733 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alliance, North Carolina earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alliance, North Carolina expensive?

In Alliance, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $97,500, and the typical rent is about $291 a month.

How educated are people in Alliance, North Carolina?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alliance, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alliance, North Carolina?

About 19.8% of people in Alliance, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alliance, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Alliance, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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