Alliance, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 709, Alliance's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Alliance is a small community located in North Carolina, within Pamlico County. The total population is 709. It ranks as the 524th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alliance is 65.6 years. This is 68% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alliance is $50,341. This is 30% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 16.1%. This is 240% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $142,400. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Alliance is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Alliance has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 79.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Alliance, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.