Alamance County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Alamance County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 174,286. It is the 15th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alamance County is 38.7 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alamance County is $64,445. This is 8% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $221,200. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alamance County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.7%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.