Alamance County, NC

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2021 Population

169,185

1.83% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.256% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.4%

6.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,078

6.78% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,900

4.97% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

79,356

2.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Alamance County, NC had a population of 169k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $55,078. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Alamance County, NC grew from 166,144 to 169,185, a 1.83% increase and its median household income grew from $51,580 to $55,078, a 6.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alamance County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.6%), Other (Hispanic) (5.48%), White (Hispanic) (5.26%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.83%).

None of the households in Alamance County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in Alamance County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alamance County, NC are Elon University (1,958 degrees awarded in 2021), Alamance Community College (1,730 degrees), and Beyond Measure Barbering Institute (12 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Alamance County, NC was $168,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Alamance County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Alamance County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Alamance County, NC borders Caswell County, NC, Chatham County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Orange County, NC, Randolph County, NC, and Rockingham County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Alamance County, NC is home to a population of 169k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.34% of Alamance County, NC residents were born outside of the country (14.1k people).

In 2021, there were 3.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Alamance County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.27k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2021 Citizenship

94.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.7% of Alamance County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Alamance County, NC was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Alamance County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alamance County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 334
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.1k ± 701
Other (Hispanic)
9.27k ± 1.37k

13.1%

Hispanic Population

22.2k people

13.1% of the people in Alamance County, NC are hispanic (22.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Alamance County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

8.34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

8.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.3k people

As of 2021, 8.34% of Alamance County, NC residents (14.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alamance County, NC was 8.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Alamance County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,154 ± 368
Gulf War (2001-)
1,558 ± 322
Gulf War (1990s)
1,303 ± 287

Alamance County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Alamance County, NC employs 79.4k people. The largest industries in Alamance County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,384 people), Manufacturing (12,134 people), and Retail Trade (10,426 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,558), Utilities ($57,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,125).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

79.4k

2021 Value

± 2,260

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 3.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alamance County, NC grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 77.8k employees to 79.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alamance County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,923 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,375 people), and Production Occupations (7,670 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alamance County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

79.4k

2021 Value

± 2,260

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 3.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alamance County, NC grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 77.8k employees to 79.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alamance County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,384 people), Manufacturing (12,134 people), and Retail Trade (10,426 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alamance County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Alamance County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,122

Median earning men ± $1,531

$32,822

Median earning women ± $1,325

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($62,547), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,080), and Wholesale Trade ($54,325).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,448), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,938), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,318).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,203
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
776
Retail Trade
767
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.35M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.67M
Manufacturing
$346k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alamance County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 53.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.797%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alamance County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Alamance County, NC awarded 3,700 degrees. The student population of Alamance County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,339 male students and 6,630 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alamance County, NC are White (2,500 and 69.8%), followed by Black or African American (427 and 11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (414 and 11.6%), and Two or More Races (101 and 2.82%).

The largest universities in Alamance County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Elon University (1,958 and 52.9%), Alamance Community College (1,730 and 46.8%), and Beyond Measure Barbering Institute (12 and 0.324%).

The most popular majors in Alamance County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (282 and 7.62%), General Business Administration & Management (198 and 5.35%), and General Finance (159 and 4.3%).

The median tuition cost in Alamance County, NC for private four year colleges is $38,218.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Alamance County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,969 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,969 students enrolled in Alamance County, NC, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,662 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
136 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
93 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
159 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alamance County, NC was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alamance County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Elon University
1,958 degrees awarded
Alamance Community College
1,730 degrees awarded
Beyond Measure Barbering Institute
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elon University with 1,958 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,394 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alamance County, NC, which is 0.605 times less than the 2,306 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,500 degrees mean that there were 5.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 427 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,218) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($507) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,960) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Alamance County, NC was $168,900 in 2021, which is 0.69 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,900 to $168,900, a 4.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Alamance County, NC is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Alamance County, NC have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alamance County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Alamance County, NC is $55,078. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Alamance County, NC was Census Tract 206.01 with a value of $91,985, followed by Census Tract 214 and Census Tract 220.01, with respective values of $88,142 and $82,228.

In 2022, 15.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alamance County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.1%.

Housing

Property

$168,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,950

$44,128

Median Property Taxes

±$1,518

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alamance County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alamance County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in Alamance County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alamance County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 206.01
Census Tract 214
Census Tract 220.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alamance County, NC was Census Tract 206.01 with a value of $91,985, followed by Census Tract 214 and Census Tract 220.01, with respective values of $88,142 and $82,228.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Alamance County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,078

Median Household Income

± $1,796

66.3k

Number of Households

± 1,930

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.3k households in Alamance County, NC grew to $55,078 from the previous year's value of $51,580.

The following chart displays the households in Alamance County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alamance County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (7.9%)
Worked At Home (6.13%)

In 2021, 84.5% of workers in Alamance County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.9%) and those who worked at home (6.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alamance County, NC have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.97% of the workforce in Alamance County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Alamance County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alamance County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alamance County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alamance County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alamance County, NC (23.7k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alamance County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.3% of the children was living in poverty in Alamance County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 382 in Alamance County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 44.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.5% of the population of Alamance County, NC has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alamance County, NC see 2387 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.69% increase from the previous year (2280 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1904 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 635 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,387 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alamance County, NC

Primary care physicians in Alamance County, NC see an average of 2,387 patients per year. This represents a 4.69% increase from the previous year (2,280 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alamance County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alamance County, NC declined by 3.05% from 10.9% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alamance County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.8 in Alamance County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Alamance County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.9% in Alamance County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Alamance County, NC.

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