Alamance County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Alamance County, North Carolina has a population of 176,893, the 16th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $65,651 and the median home value is $241,500. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Alamance County Quick Facts
How Alamance County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 174,286 | 176,893 | +1.5% |
| Median household income | $64,445 | $65,651 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $221,200 | $241,500 | +9.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Alamance County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mebane | 19,538 | $83,174 | 7.2% | $338,900 |
| Graham | 18,048 | $56,239 | 16.8% | $233,800 |
| Elon | 11,032 | $84,773 | 20.0% | $366,300 |
| Glen Raven | 3,506 | $63,173 | 16.7% | $224,000 |
| Green Level | 3,230 | $55,823 | 19.0% | $168,400 |
| Haw River | 2,824 | $61,058 | 25.1% | $162,400 |
| Swepsonville | 2,517 | $100,559 | 4.1% | $311,200 |
| Saxapahaw | 1,301 | $59,000 | 15.1% | $194,000 |
| Alamance | 1,267 | $99,375 | 10.3% | $407,300 |
| Woodlawn | 1,085 | $72,734 | 0.0% | $327,600 |
| Ossipee | 795 | $70,417 | 14.2% | $125,700 |
| Altamahaw | 491 | $57,120 | 6.3% | $310,300 |
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Population Overview
Alamance County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 176,893. It is the 16th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Alamance County is 38.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Alamance County is $65,651. This is 9% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $241,500. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Alamance County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.6%.
Education
28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Alamance County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alamance County, North Carolina?
Alamance County has a population of 176,893, making it the 16th most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Alamance County?
The median household income in Alamance County is $65,651 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.
How many cities are in Alamance County, North Carolina?
Alamance County contains 12 Census-designated places.