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Glen Alpine

North Carolina · 1,529 residents · 2.147 sq mi
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Glen Alpine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,550. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,529
+40%since 2000
from 1,090 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
712 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4208491K2K2K1990201020202024Glen Alpine
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,550
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,011
+79%since 2000
from $14,506 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(886)
Black3.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian13.5%(147)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.8%(423)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,259)
Black4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(71)
Asian4.7%(72)
Other5.7%(86)
Diversity Score41.4%(632)
Diversity Score
41
+6%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Alpine, North Carolina?

Glen Alpine, North Carolina has about 1,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glen Alpine, North Carolina?

The typical household in Glen Alpine, North Carolina earns about $39,550 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Alpine, North Carolina expensive?

In Glen Alpine, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $135,900, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Alpine, North Carolina?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Alpine, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Alpine, North Carolina?

About 14.6% of people in Glen Alpine, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Alpine, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Alpine, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 966 residents, a change of about 172 percent over that period.

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

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