Alamance County, NC

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Alamance County Overview

171,779
TOTAL POPULATION
82,328
MALE POPULATION
89,451
FEMALE POPULATION
92.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,105
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,033
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,866
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,270
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
86,795
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Alamance County Area Codes

Race in Alamance County

The most populous races in Alamance County are White / Caucasian (112,619 | 65.6%), Black / African American (33,714 | 19.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (23,200 | 13.5%).
Race in Alamance County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,8171.6%
Black / African American33,71419.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific570.0%
Hispanic or Latino23,20013.5%
Native / Alaskan5260.3%
White / Caucasian112,61965.6%
Two or more Races10,2265.9%
Some other Race11,8206.9%
Total171,779100.0%

Ancestry in Alamance County

The most populous ancestries reported in Alamance County are English (19,835 | 11.6%), German (16,161 | 9.4%), Mexican (14,777 | 8.6%), Irish (12,738 | 7.4%), and American (11,294 | 6.6%), together accounting for 43.5% of all Alamance County residents.
Ancestry in Alamance County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan480.0%
African9020.5%
Alaska Native60.0%
Albanian1170.1%
American11,2946.6%
Arab3030.2%
Argentinean570.0%
Armenian560.0%
Australian220.0%
Austrian1610.1%
Bahamian190.0%
Bangladeshi130.0%
Barbadian170.0%
Belgian760.0%
Bhutanese750.0%
Blackfeet970.1%
Bolivian340.0%
Brazilian690.0%
British7040.4%
British West Indian170.0%
Bulgarian530.0%
Burmese5050.3%
Cajun110.0%
Canadian1500.1%
Cape Verdean1000.1%
Celtic640.0%
Central American4,1312.4%
Central American Indian860.1%
Cherokee6290.4%
Chilean490.0%
Chippewa180.0%
Choctaw240.0%
Colombian2420.1%
Comanche120.0%
Costa Rican1970.1%
Croatian1170.1%
Cuban3090.2%
Czech1900.1%
Czechoslovakian1090.1%
Danish2710.2%
Delaware90.0%
Dominican6360.4%
Dutch1,1880.7%
Eastern European1820.1%
Ecuadorian4310.3%
Egyptian1010.1%
English19,83511.6%
European2,7201.6%
Filipino560.0%
Finnish920.1%
French1,6811.0%
French American Indian210.0%
French Canadian5320.3%
German16,1619.4%
Greek3790.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro480.0%
Guatemalan1880.1%
Guyanese610.0%
Haitian460.0%
Honduran8310.5%
Hungarian4460.3%
Icelander30.0%
Indian (Asian)5200.3%
Indonesian1400.1%
Iranian1020.1%
Irish12,7387.4%
Iroquois120.0%
Israeli20.0%
Italian4,2402.5%
Jamaican1740.1%
Japanese10.0%
Kenyan1040.1%
Korean4600.3%
Laotian250.0%
Latvian220.0%
Lebanese620.0%
Lithuanian660.0%
Lumbee1220.1%
Malaysian60.0%
Mexican14,7778.6%
Mexican American Indian1530.1%
Mongolian230.0%
Moroccan680.0%
Native Hawaiian540.0%
Navajo280.0%
Nicaraguan3350.2%
Nigerian1360.1%
Northern European1130.1%
Norwegian5880.3%
Pakistani1720.1%
Palestinian80.0%
Panamanian220.0%
Pennsylvania German420.0%
Peruvian610.0%
Polish1,7761.0%
Portuguese2340.1%
Pueblo870.1%
Puerto Rican1,3490.8%
Romanian500.0%
Russian2570.2%
Salvadoran2,5581.5%
Samoan40.0%
Scandinavian3590.2%
Scotch-Irish4,4472.6%
Scottish3,9492.3%
Sierra Leonean950.1%
Sioux580.0%
Slovak3040.2%
Slovene550.0%
South American1,0380.6%
Spaniard1410.1%
Spanish3110.2%
Sri Lankan4310.3%
Subsaharan African1,4120.8%
Sudanese480.0%
Swedish6080.4%
Swiss3750.2%
Syrian120.0%
Thai8210.5%
Tongan60.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian650.0%
Turkish120.0%
Ugandan230.0%
Ukrainian3760.2%
Uruguayan290.0%
Venezuelan1350.1%
Welsh8860.5%
West Indian810.1%
Yaqui240.0%
Yugoslavian270.0%
Zimbabwean40.0%
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Immigrants in Alamance County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alamance County came from Latin America (10,020 | 5.8%), Central America (8,324 | 4.9%), Mexico (5,801 | 3.4%), Asia (2,163 | 1.3%), and El Salvador (1,575 | 0.9%), together accounting for 16.2% of all Alamance County residents.
Immigrants in Alamance County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan390.0%
Africa9750.6%
Albania250.0%
Argentina1520.1%
Asia2,1631.3%
Australia90.0%
Bolivia720.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina90.0%
Brazil590.0%
Canada3480.2%
Caribbean8840.5%
Central America8,3244.9%
Chile160.0%
China1640.1%
Colombia2560.2%
Costa Rica770.0%
Croatia10.0%
Cuba1310.1%
Czechoslovakia310.0%
Dominican Republic5680.3%
Eastern Africa1550.1%
Eastern Asia2390.1%
Eastern Europe3030.2%
Ecuador2150.1%
Egypt870.1%
El Salvador1,5750.9%
England900.1%
Ethiopia50.0%
Europe9880.6%
France10.0%
Germany1670.1%
Ghana1610.1%
Greece180.0%
Guatemala1110.1%
Guyana190.0%
Honduras5840.3%
Hong Kong290.0%
India4850.3%
Iran380.0%
Ireland90.0%
Italy920.1%
Jamaica510.0%
Japan130.0%
Kenya1040.1%
Korea620.0%
Laos130.0%
Latin America10,0205.8%
Lebanon100.0%
Malaysia40.0%
Mexico5,8013.4%
Middle Africa120.0%
Moldova90.0%
Morocco390.0%
Netherlands170.0%
Nicaragua1710.1%
Nigeria1110.1%
Northern Africa2340.1%
Northern Europe2380.1%
Oceania90.0%
Pakistan1820.1%
Panama50.0%
Peru230.0%
Philippines4710.3%
Poland10.0%
Portugal390.0%
Romania190.0%
Russia630.0%
Saudi Arabia990.1%
Scotland370.0%
Serbia120.0%
Sierra Leone950.1%
South Africa130.0%
South America8120.5%
South Central Asia7440.4%
South Eastern Asia1,0160.6%
Southern Europe2620.2%
Spain1130.1%
Sudan980.1%
Syria130.0%
Thailand2180.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1060.1%
Uganda270.0%
Ukraine1330.1%
Vietnam2410.1%
Western Africa4770.3%
Western Asia1560.1%
Western Europe1850.1%
Yemen340.0%
Zaire120.0%
Zimbabwe40.0%
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Sex and Age in Alamance County

Sex and Age in Alamance County

The most populous age groups in Alamance County are 15 to 19 Years (6,441 | 7.8%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (6,712 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alamance County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,973 (6.0%)4,768 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years5,003 (6.1%)4,862 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years5,955 (7.2%)5,627 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years6,441 (7.8%)6,712 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years5,644 (6.9%)6,050 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years5,122 (6.2%)5,551 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years5,376 (6.5%)5,589 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years4,654 (5.7%)5,495 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years5,090 (6.2%)5,089 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years5,167 (6.3%)5,468 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years5,628 (6.8%)5,821 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years5,888 (7.1%)6,199 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years4,960 (6.0%)5,563 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years4,555 (5.5%)5,248 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years3,094 (3.8%)3,908 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years2,058 (2.5%)2,845 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,616 (2.0%)2,372 (2.6%)
85 Years and over1,104 (1.3%)2,284 (2.5%)
Total82,328 (100.0%)89,451 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alamance County

Median Family Size in Alamance County

The median family size in Alamance County is 3.10 persons per family, with single male/father families (2,677 | 6.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.22 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (31,854 | 73.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.08 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Alamance County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple31,854 (73.4%)3.08
Single Male/Father2,677 (6.2%)3.22
Single Female/Mother8,850 (20.4%)3.11
Total Families43,381 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Alamance County

The median household size in Alamance County is 2.48 persons per household, with single male/father households (2,677 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.74 persons per household. non-family households (23,989 | 35.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Alamance County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple31,854 (47.3%)3.10
Single Male/Father2,677 (4.0%)3.74
Single Female/Mother8,850 (13.1%)3.27
Non-family23,989 (35.6%)1.22
Total Households67,370 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alamance County

Out of a total of 67,370 households in Alamance County, 43,381 (64.4%) are family households, while 23,989 (35.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20,085, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 20,350.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alamance County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-20,350 (30.2%)
2-Person Households20,085 (29.8%)2,950 (4.4%)
3-Person Households10,335 (15.3%)515 (0.8%)
4-Person Households7,900 (11.7%)111 (0.2%)
5-Person Households3,194 (4.7%)29 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,353 (2.0%)34 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households514 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total43,381 (64.4%)23,989 (35.6%)

Female Fertility in Alamance County

Fertility by Age in Alamance County

Average fertility rate in Alamance County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Alamance County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years21 (1.0%)3.0
20 to 34 years1,782 (83.5%)104.0
35 to 50 years332 (15.5%)19.0
Total2,135 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alamance County

55.4% of women with births (2,135) in Alamance County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 12.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alamance County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years889 (49.9%)893 (50.1%)
35 to 50 years292 (87.9%)40 (12.0%)
Total1,183 (55.4%)952 (44.6%)

Fertility by Education in Alamance County

Average fertility rate in Alamance County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 35.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alamance County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School179 (8.4%)26.0
High School Diploma755 (35.4%)76.0
College or Associate's Degree755 (35.4%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree318 (14.9%)41.0
Graduate Degree128 (6.0%)48.0
Total2,135 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alamance County

44.6% of women with births in Alamance County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 66.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alamance County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School94 (52.5%)85 (47.5%)
High School Diploma254 (33.6%)501 (66.4%)
College or Associate's Degree427 (56.6%)328 (43.4%)
Bachelor's Degree287 (90.2%)31 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree120 (93.8%)8 (6.2%)
Total1,183 (55.4%)952 (44.6%)

Income in Alamance County

Income Overview in Alamance County

Per Capita Income in Alamance County is $32,105, while median incomes of families and households are $78,033 and $60,866 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income171,779$32,105
Median Family Income43,381$78,033
Mean Family Income43,381$94,923
Median Household Income67,370$60,866
Mean Household Income67,370$79,258
Income Deficit43,381$9,270
Wage / Income Gap (%)171,77920.77%
Wage / Income Gap ($)171,77979.23¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index171,7790.44

Earnings by Sex in Alamance County

Average Earnings in Alamance County are $37,142, $41,756 for men and $33,085 for women, a difference of 20.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Alamance County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male45,549 (50.6%)$41,756
Female44,406 (49.4%)$33,085
Total89,955 (100.0%)$37,142

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alamance County

The most common earnings brackets in Alamance County are $100,000+ for men (5,649 | 12.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (3,366 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alamance County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,698 (3.7%)2,886 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,485 (3.3%)2,146 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,270 (2.8%)1,540 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999996 (2.2%)1,198 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,395 (3.1%)2,168 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,077 (2.4%)1,348 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,798 (4.0%)1,791 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999911 (2.0%)923 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,114 (2.5%)1,312 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,243 (2.7%)1,862 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,793 (6.1%)3,150 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,354 (7.4%)3,366 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,600 (5.7%)2,573 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,526 (5.6%)3,080 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,335 (5.1%)2,420 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,400 (5.3%)2,169 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,759 (8.3%)3,245 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,827 (6.2%)2,058 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,319 (9.5%)2,693 (6.1%)
$100,000+5,649 (12.4%)2,478 (5.6%)
Total45,549 (100.0%)44,406 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alamance County

Average earnings in Alamance County are $48,479 for men and $38,661 for women, a difference of 20.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,298, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,106. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,679, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,294.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alamance County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,106$25,294
High School Diploma$40,601$27,328
College or Associate's Degree$50,869$36,712
Bachelor's Degree$68,150$47,142
Graduate Degree$80,298$66,679
Total$48,479$38,661

Family Income in Alamance County

Family Income Brackets in Alamance County

According to the Alamance County family income data, there are 8,980 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 954 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Alamance County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,3013.0%
$10,000 to $14,9999542.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,8206.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993,2977.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994,72910.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997,89518.2%
$75,000 to $99,9996,72415.5%
$100,000 to $149,9998,98020.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993,8618.9%
$200,000+2,9076.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alamance County

5-person families (2,841 | 6.6%) account for the highest median family income in Alamance County with $99,619 per family, while 2-person families (21,512 | 49.6%) have the highest median income of $33,878 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alamance County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families21,512 (49.6%)$67,756
3-Person Families9,835 (22.7%)$82,549
4-Person Families7,550 (17.4%)$92,541
5-Person Families2,841 (6.6%)$99,619
6-Person Families1,234 (2.8%)$76,842
7+ Person Families409 (0.9%)$97,132
Total43,381 (100.0%)$78,033

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alamance County

The median family income in Alamance County is $78,033, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,265) having the highest median family income of $126,728, while families with no earners (6,978) have the lowest median family income of $43,316, accounting for 9.8% and 16.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alamance County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,978 (16.1%)$43,316
1 Earner14,060 (32.4%)$51,184
2 Earners18,078 (41.7%)$102,355
3+ Earners4,265 (9.8%)$126,728
Total43,381 (100.0%)$78,033

Household Income in Alamance County

Household Income Brackets in Alamance County

With 11,992 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Alamance County, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 2,627 households (3.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Alamance County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,6385.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6273.9%
$15,000 to $24,9996,1319.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996,80410.1%
$35,000 to $49,9998,48912.6%
$50,000 to $74,99911,99217.8%
$75,000 to $99,9999,16213.6%
$100,000 to $149,99911,11616.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994,2446.3%
$200,000+3,1664.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alamance County

The median household income in Alamance County is $60,866, with the highest median household income of $74,441 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 25,790 households (38.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,436, with 2,440 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alamance County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,440 (3.6%)$32,436
25 to 44 Years20,555 (30.5%)$66,753
45 to 64 Years25,790 (38.3%)$74,441
65+ Years18,585 (27.6%)$45,753
Total67,370 (100.0%)$60,866

Poverty in Alamance County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alamance County

With 12.5% poverty level for males and 15.8% for females among the residents of Alamance County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 181 males (26.2%) and 1,926 females (25.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alamance County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years880 (18.4%)1,066 (22.4%)
5 Years181 (26.2%)242 (23.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,233 (19.1%)1,279 (21.4%)
12 to 14 Years608 (16.5%)627 (18.9%)
15 Years179 (14.6%)225 (19.5%)
16 and 17 Years426 (19.7%)199 (9.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,405 (19.5%)1,926 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,192 (11.4%)2,364 (21.2%)
35 to 44 Years803 (8.3%)1,313 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years872 (8.1%)1,218 (10.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,218 (11.3%)1,491 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years633 (8.4%)680 (7.5%)
75 Years and over389 (8.4%)1,114 (15.5%)
Total10,019 (12.5%)13,744 (15.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alamance County

According to the poverty statistics in Alamance County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.9% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alamance County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,890 (81.6%)3,699 (77.6%)
5 Years511 (73.8%)801 (76.8%)
6 to 11 Years5,229 (80.9%)4,695 (78.6%)
12 to 14 Years3,086 (83.5%)2,699 (81.1%)
15 Years1,045 (85.4%)930 (80.5%)
16 and 17 Years1,739 (80.3%)1,864 (90.3%)
18 to 24 Years5,802 (80.5%)5,776 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years9,251 (88.6%)8,760 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years8,917 (91.7%)9,271 (87.6%)
45 to 54 Years9,891 (91.9%)10,038 (89.2%)
55 to 64 Years9,569 (88.7%)10,252 (87.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,928 (91.6%)8,400 (92.5%)
75 Years and over4,266 (91.6%)6,065 (84.5%)
Total70,124 (87.5%)73,250 (84.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alamance County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alamance County show that 4.5% or 1,437 of the total 31,854 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 34.0%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 729 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alamance County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children18,101 (96.1%)729 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children10,070 (95.3%)499 (4.7%)
3 or 4 Children2,211 (92.0%)191 (8.0%)
5 or more Children35 (66.0%)18 (34.0%)
Total30,417 (95.5%)1,437 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alamance County

According to the poverty data in Alamance County, 14.6% or 390 single-father households and 30.6% or 2,709 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (42.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 795 households (72.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alamance County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children112 (11.7%)462 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children190 (14.1%)1,431 (33.4%)
3 or 4 Children53 (18.7%)795 (72.4%)
5 or more Children35 (42.2%)21 (33.9%)
Total390 (14.6%)2,709 (30.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alamance County

The poverty data for Alamance County shows that 1,437 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 3,099 of the single-parent households (26.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (34.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 848 household (61.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alamance County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children729 (3.9%)574 (13.1%)
1 or 2 Children499 (4.7%)1,621 (28.8%)
3 or 4 Children191 (8.0%)848 (61.4%)
5 or more Children18 (34.0%)56 (38.6%)
Total1,437 (4.5%)3,099 (26.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Alamance County

Employment by Class of Employer in Alamance County

Among the 80,839 employed individuals in Alamance County, private company employees (57,283 | 70.9%), local government employees (5,465 | 6.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (5,391 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alamance County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees57,28370.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,8873.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,9424.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,3916.7%
Local Government Employees5,4656.8%
State Government Employees4,8075.9%
Federal Government Employees9241.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1400.2%
Total80,839100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alamance County

According to the labor force statistics for Alamance County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (138,209), 62.8% or 86,795 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 4,340 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.3% or 17,746 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.8% or 609 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alamance County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,761 (44.2%)609 (12.8%)
20 to 24 Years7,905 (67.6%)593 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years8,805 (82.5%)608 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years9,123 (83.2%)566 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years17,746 (87.3%)603 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years18,087 (81.9%)597 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years8,944 (74.0%)250 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years6,377 (60.6%)293 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,235 (25.2%)182 (4.3%)
75 Years and over749 (6.1%)15 (2.0%)
Total86,795 (62.8%)4,340 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alamance County

According to labor force statistics for Alamance County, 79.7% of individuals (69,068) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (86,660) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 2,901 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.3% or 21,684 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.6% or 544 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alamance County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,329 (63.9%)852 (8.6%)
High School Diploma17,122 (75.2%)1,252 (5.5%)
College / Associate Degree23,931 (82.1%)1,341 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,684 (87.3%)397 (1.6%)
Total69,068 (79.7%)3,640 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alamance County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alamance County are Management (8,059 | 9.8%), Community & Social Service (7,726 | 9.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,896 | 5.9%), Education Instruction & Library (4,742 | 5.8%), and Business & Financial (3,927 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alamance County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alamance County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alamance County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,184 (51.9%)3,875 (48.1%)
Business & Financial1,370 (34.9%)2,557 (65.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,874 (74.8%)969 (25.2%)
Computers & Mathematics1,343 (73.6%)482 (26.4%)
Architecture & Engineering1,185 (93.8%)79 (6.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science346 (45.9%)408 (54.1%)
Community & Social Service 2,559 (33.1%)5,167 (66.9%)
Education, Arts & Media673 (44.4%)843 (55.6%)
Legal Services & Support124 (48.4%)132 (51.6%)
Education Instruction & Library1,239 (26.1%)3,503 (73.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment523 (43.1%)689 (56.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating918 (18.8%)3,978 (81.2%)
Health Technologists455 (17.6%)2,130 (82.4%)
Total (Category)11,905 (41.8%)16,546 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)42,440 (51.6%)39,858 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alamance County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,790 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,951 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (2,014 | 2.5%), Personal Care & Service (1,828 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (1,490 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Alamance County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Alamance County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (85.9%), Security & Protection (85.3%), and Law Enforcement (85.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.3%), Personal Care & Service (75.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Alamance County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support155 (7.7%)1,859 (92.3%)
Security & Protection1,271 (85.3%)219 (14.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention426 (85.9%)70 (14.1%)
Law Enforcement845 (85.0%)149 (15.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,171 (45.3%)2,619 (54.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,131 (72.2%)820 (27.8%)
Personal Care & Service444 (24.3%)1,384 (75.7%)
Total (Category)6,172 (47.2%)6,901 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)42,440 (51.6%)39,858 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alamance County are Office & Administration (10,108 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (8,707 | 10.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alamance County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alamance County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,065 (46.7%)4,642 (53.3%)
Office & Administration2,468 (24.4%)7,640 (75.6%)
Total (Category)6,533 (34.7%)12,282 (65.3%)
Total (Overall)42,440 (51.6%)39,858 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alamance County are Construction & Extraction (4,240 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,565 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (219 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alamance County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alamance County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry201 (91.8%)18 (8.2%)
Construction & Extraction4,077 (96.2%)163 (3.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,505 (98.3%)60 (1.7%)
Total (Category)7,783 (97.0%)241 (3.0%)
Total (Overall)42,440 (51.6%)39,858 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alamance County are Production (6,867 | 8.3%), Material Moving (4,182 | 5.1%), and Transportation (2,886 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alamance County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alamance County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,205 (61.2%)2,662 (38.8%)
Transportation2,631 (91.2%)255 (8.8%)
Material Moving3,211 (76.8%)971 (23.2%)
Total (Category)10,047 (72.1%)3,888 (27.9%)
Total (Overall)42,440 (51.6%)39,858 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alamance County

Employment Industries in Alamance County

The major employment industries in Alamance County include Health Care & Social Assistance (12,641 | 15.4%), Manufacturing (11,498 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (10,793 | 13.1%), Educational Services (8,021 | 9.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,125 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Alamance County

Employment Industries by Sex in Alamance County

The Alamance County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (94.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.9%), Finance & Insurance (72.0%), and Educational Services (69.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alamance County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting459 (94.8%)25 (5.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5,543 (91.0%)548 (9.0%)
Manufacturing7,246 (63.0%)4,252 (37.0%)
Wholesale Trade1,552 (62.4%)937 (37.7%)
Retail Trade5,588 (51.8%)5,205 (48.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,674 (81.4%)612 (18.6%)
Utilities454 (85.3%)78 (14.7%)
Information456 (50.4%)448 (49.6%)
Finance & Insurance794 (28.0%)2,045 (72.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing410 (37.2%)691 (62.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,970 (53.7%)1,696 (46.3%)
Enterprise Management8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2,639 (71.1%)1,075 (28.9%)
Educational Services2,416 (30.1%)5,605 (69.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,669 (21.1%)9,972 (78.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation854 (66.7%)426 (33.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,632 (43.0%)3,493 (57.0%)
Public Administration1,811 (61.6%)1,129 (38.4%)
Total42,440 (51.6%)39,858 (48.4%)

Education in Alamance County

School Enrollment in Alamance County

The most common levels of schooling among the 42,542 students in Alamance County are college / undergraduate (10,919 | 25.7%), high school (9,242 | 21.7%), and middle school (8,825 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Alamance County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,1495.1%
Kindergarten1,6934.0%
Elementary School8,39819.7%
Middle School8,82520.7%
High School9,24221.7%
College / Undergraduate10,91925.7%
Graduate / Professional1,3163.1%
Total42,542100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alamance County

Out of a total of 42,542 students who are enrolled in schools in Alamance County, 10,933 (25.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 31,609 (74.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 953 (57.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9,606 (87.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alamance County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds707 (42.6%)953 (57.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,651 (82.1%)1,670 (17.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,606 (87.0%)1,436 (13.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,573 (86.9%)838 (13.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,227 (62.0%)1,982 (38.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,566 (46.3%)2,980 (53.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,072 (63.8%)608 (36.2%)
35 Years and over1,203 (71.9%)470 (28.1%)
Total31,609 (74.3%)10,933 (25.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alamance County

Business (6,546 | 19.0%), education (4,240 | 12.3%), science & technology (3,846 | 11.1%), arts & humanities (2,472 | 7.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (2,442 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 34,529 individuals in Alamance County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alamance County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,6764.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,4427.1%
Physical & Health Sciences7932.3%
Psychology2,0936.1%
Social Sciences2,2346.5%
Engineering1,7215.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies3421.0%
Science & Technology3,84611.1%
Business6,54619.0%
Education4,24012.3%
Literature & Languages1,3754.0%
Liberal Arts & History2,0926.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1,3013.8%
Communications1,3563.9%
Arts & Humanities2,4727.2%
Total34,529100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alamance County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alamance County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alamance County are males with 2 vehicles (15,920, accounting for 38.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (14,025, making up 41.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alamance County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle637 (1.5%)835 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle5,362 (13.1%)7,490 (19.4%)
2 Vehicles15,920 (38.8%)14,025 (36.3%)
3 Vehicles11,619 (28.3%)9,882 (25.6%)
4 Vehicles4,831 (11.8%)4,073 (10.5%)
5 or more Vehicles2,684 (6.5%)2,322 (6.0%)
Total41,053 (100.0%)38,627 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alamance County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alamance County are 15 to 19 minutes (12,553 commuters, 17.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (10,208 commuters, 13.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (9,712 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Alamance County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,2333.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6,4268.7%
10 to 14 Minutes9,71213.1%
15 to 19 Minutes12,55317.0%
20 to 24 Minutes10,20813.8%
25 to 29 Minutes6,0978.2%
30 to 34 Minutes8,38411.3%
35 to 39 Minutes3,2414.4%
40 to 44 Minutes3,7685.1%
45 to 59 Minutes7,1589.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2,7943.8%
90 or more Minutes1,4662.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Alamance County

The most common commute times in Alamance County are 15 to 19 minutes (5,980 commuters, 15.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (6,573 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alamance County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,196 (3.1%)1,037 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,029 (7.8%)3,397 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,045 (13.1%)4,667 (13.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,980 (15.5%)6,573 (18.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,209 (13.5%)4,999 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,448 (8.9%)2,649 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,558 (11.8%)3,826 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,342 (3.5%)1,899 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,595 (4.1%)2,173 (6.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,461 (11.6%)2,697 (7.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,896 (4.9%)898 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes881 (2.3%)585 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alamance County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alamance County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,763, 14.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,011, 17.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alamance County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,898 (7.5%)1,007 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,885 (4.9%)951 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,839 (4.8%)1,203 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,052 (10.5%)2,182 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,963 (12.8%)3,521 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,763 (14.9%)6,011 (17.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,200 (10.9%)5,469 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,230 (8.4%)4,213 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,780 (4.6%)1,420 (4.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,482 (3.8%)1,807 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM711 (1.8%)1,359 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM215 (0.6%)356 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,824 (7.3%)2,799 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,798 (7.2%)3,102 (8.8%)
Total38,640 (100.0%)35,400 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alamance County

Occupancy by Ownership in Alamance County

Of the total 67,370 dwellings in Alamance County, owner-occupied units account for 44,487 (66.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 22,883 (34.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alamance County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units44,48766.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22,88334.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units67,370100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alamance County

Occupancy by Household Size in Alamance County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20,35030.2%
2-Person Household23,03534.2%
3-Person Household10,85016.1%
4+ Person Household13,13519.5%
Total Housing Units67,370100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alamance County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alamance County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household10,806 (53.1%)9,544 (46.9%)
2-Person Household16,948 (73.6%)6,087 (26.4%)
3-Person Household7,378 (68.0%)3,472 (32.0%)
4+ Person Household9,355 (71.2%)3,780 (28.8%)
Total Housing Units44,487 (66.0%)22,883 (34.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alamance County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alamance County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,447 (53.5%)2,998 (46.5%)
High School Diploma10,648 (61.0%)6,816 (39.0%)
College/Associate Degree15,395 (65.1%)8,237 (34.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,997 (75.6%)4,832 (24.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alamance County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alamance County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12,30718.3%
35 to 44 Years10,68815.9%
45 to 54 Years12,41518.4%
55 to 64 Years13,37519.9%
65 to 74 Years10,62215.8%
75 to 84 Years5,7528.5%
85 Years and Over2,2113.3%
Total67,370100.0%

Housing Finances in Alamance County

Median Income by Occupancy in Alamance County

Median Income by Occupancy in Alamance County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied44,487 (66.0%)$77,336
Renter-Occupied22,883 (34.0%)$38,474
Average67,370 (100.0%)$60,866

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alamance County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alamance County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000978 (2.2%)1,244 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999451 (1.0%)980 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999861 (1.9%)1,787 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,495 (3.4%)1,472 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,485 (3.3%)1,710 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,452 (7.8%)3,383 (14.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,858 (10.9%)3,605 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,986 (17.9%)4,008 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,574 (14.8%)2,557 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,423 (21.2%)1,665 (7.3%)
$150,000 or more6,924 (15.6%)472 (2.1%)
Total44,487 (100.0%)22,883 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alamance County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alamance County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,853 (8.7%)464 (2.0%)
$300 to $4997,914 (17.8%)1,759 (7.7%)
$500 to $7996,880 (15.5%)4,296 (18.8%)
$800 to $9994,163 (9.4%)5,364 (23.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,215 (25.2%)7,483 (32.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,692 (12.8%)1,531 (6.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,807 (6.3%)393 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,049 (2.4%)133 (0.6%)
$3,000 or more914 (2.1%)305 (1.3%)
Total44,487 (100.0%)22,883 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alamance County

Housing Structures in Alamance County

Housing Structures in Alamance County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached44,95666.7%
Single Unit, Attached2,2683.4%
2 Unit Apartments1,6362.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,3093.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,6425.4%
10 or more Apartments5,3888.0%
Mobile Home / Other7,17110.6%
Total67,370100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alamance County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alamance County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached37,036 (82.4%)7,920 (17.6%)
Single Unit, Attached1,576 (69.5%)692 (30.5%)
2 Unit Apartments119 (7.3%)1,517 (92.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments194 (8.4%)2,115 (91.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments147 (4.0%)3,495 (96.0%)
10 or more Apartments550 (10.2%)4,838 (89.8%)
Mobile Home / Other4,865 (67.8%)2,306 (32.2%)
Total44,487 (66.0%)22,883 (34.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alamance County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alamance County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room92 (0.2%)466 (2.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms712 (1.6%)4,265 (18.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,020 (33.8%)13,449 (58.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms17,732 (39.9%)3,491 (15.3%)
8 or more Rooms10,931 (24.6%)1,212 (5.3%)
Total44,487 (100.0%)22,883 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alamance County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alamance County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas21,096 (47.4%)6,895 (30.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,235 (7.3%)762 (3.3%)
Electricity18,633 (41.9%)14,824 (64.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene518 (1.2%)136 (0.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels791 (1.8%)125 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used214 (0.5%)141 (0.6%)
Total44,487 (100.0%)22,883 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alamance County

Household Vehicle Usage in Alamance County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,200 (2.7%)2,143 (9.4%)
1 Vehicle9,228 (20.7%)11,175 (48.8%)
2 Vehicles17,471 (39.3%)6,731 (29.4%)
3 or more Vehicles16,588 (37.3%)2,834 (12.4%)
Total44,487 (100.0%)22,883 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alamance County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alamance County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units17,10927,378
Median Property Value$165,100$216,800
Median Household Income$53,024$5,568
Monthly Housing Costs$419$867
Real Estate Taxes$1,239$550

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alamance County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alamance County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,075 (18.0%)453 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,067 (12.1%)2,324 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9998,801 (51.4%)17,501 (63.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,245 (13.1%)5,651 (20.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999603 (3.5%)953 (3.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999178 (1.0%)302 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more140 (0.8%)194 (0.7%)
Total17,109 (100.0%)27,378 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alamance County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alamance County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000918 (5.4%)461 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,721 (15.9%)511 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,935 (11.3%)1,120 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,430 (14.2%)1,517 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,427 (20.0%)2,428 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,330 (13.6%)4,559 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,992 (11.6%)4,244 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more1,356 (7.9%)7,431 (27.1%)
Total17,109 (100.0%)27,378 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alamance County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alamance County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,516 (38.1%)94,944 (346.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,631 (15.4%)10,571 (38.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,145 (12.5%)7,600 (27.8%)
4.0x or more5,501 (32.2%)3,582 (13.1%)
Total17,109 (100.0%)27,378 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alamance County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alamance County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8005,108 (29.9%)84 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4994,775 (27.9%)4,477 (16.4%)
$800 to $1,4996,342 (37.1%)9,598 (35.1%)
Total17,109 (100.0%)27,378 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alamance County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alamance County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alamance County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years11,115 (96.5%)405 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years28,718 (95.1%)1,490 (4.9%)
19 to 25 Years13,920 (85.9%)2,294 (14.1%)
26 to 34 Years15,395 (78.9%)4,123 (21.1%)
35 to 44 Years17,214 (84.8%)3,090 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years19,169 (87.1%)2,834 (12.9%)
55 to 64 Years20,272 (90.0%)2,254 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years16,513 (99.2%)128 (0.8%)
75 Years and older11,821 (99.9%)13 (0.1%)
Total154,137 (90.3%)16,631 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alamance County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alamance County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born11,115 (96.5%)405 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen28,718 (95.1%)1,490 (4.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13,920 (85.9%)2,294 (14.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alamance County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alamance County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018,949 (83.3%)3,789 (16.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99927,454 (87.2%)4,042 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,607 (89.2%)3,219 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,170 (92.6%)1,838 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over54,087 (93.8%)3,602 (6.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alamance County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alamance County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,978 (60.6%)4,818 (41.8%)
6 to 18 Years12,806 (42.4%)17,022 (56.4%)
19 to 25 Years2,329 (14.4%)12,067 (74.4%)
25 to 34 Years3,262 (16.7%)12,869 (65.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,249 (11.1%)15,594 (76.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,703 (12.3%)17,324 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years4,412 (19.6%)17,438 (77.4%)
65 to 74 Years16,101 (96.8%)9,288 (55.8%)
75 Years and over11,764 (99.4%)6,876 (58.1%)
Total62,604 (36.7%)113,296 (66.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alamance County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alamance County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years818 (5.7%)557 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,059 (5.6%)1,172 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,876 (12.4%)4,055 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,270 (30.0%)2,256 (24.8%)
75 Years and over2,013 (43.2%)3,742 (52.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alamance County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alamance County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years83 (0.6%)127 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years410 (2.1%)84 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years836 (2.7%)512 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years972 (12.9%)668 (7.4%)
75 Years and over1,262 (27.1%)1,464 (20.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alamance County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (0.3%)90 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years73 (0.4%)179 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years552 (1.8%)749 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years273 (3.6%)267 (2.9%)
75 Years and over172 (3.7%)452 (6.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alamance County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years663 (4.6%)381 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years651 (3.4%)683 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,273 (4.1%)1,633 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years447 (5.9%)310 (3.4%)
75 Years and over309 (6.6%)1,102 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alamance County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years79 (0.5%)19 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years187 (1.0%)261 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,064 (6.6%)2,797 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,195 (15.8%)1,294 (14.2%)
75 Years and over1,029 (22.1%)2,332 (32.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alamance County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years83 (0.6%)104 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years215 (1.1%)59 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years688 (2.2%)752 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years405 (5.4%)230 (2.5%)
75 Years and over242 (5.2%)808 (11.3%)

Technology Access in Alamance County

Computing Device Access in Alamance County

Computing Device Access in Alamance County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop50,99375.7%
Smartphone58,49586.8%
Tablet41,53161.7%
No Computing Device4,7367.0%
Total67,370100.0%

Internet Access in Alamance County

Internet Access in Alamance County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet490.1%
Broadband Home49,45873.4%
Cellular Data Only6,5429.7%
Satellite Internet3,9405.9%
No Internet9,35413.9%
Total67,370100.0%

Alamance County Summary

Alamance County is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and is part of the Burlington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was formed in 1849 from Orange County and named after Great Alamance Creek, which runs through the county. The county seat is Graham, and the largest city is Burlington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 151,131, making it the 37th most populous county in North Carolina.

Geography

Alamance County is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and is part of the Burlington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Orange County to the north, Chatham County to the east, Randolph County to the south, and Guilford County to the west. The county covers an area of 517 square miles, with a population density of 294 people per square mile. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with the Haw River running through the center of the county.

Climate

Alamance County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 61°F, with an average high of 79°F in July and an average low of 43°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 44 inches, with the wettest month being July, with an average of 5.5 inches of rain.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Alamance County was 151,131, with a population density of 294 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 14.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,817. The per capita income for the county was $22,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Alamance County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and service industries. The largest employers in the county are LabCorp, Burlington Industries, and Alamance Regional Medical Center. The county is also home to several universities and colleges, including Elon University, Alamance Community College, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with the top crops being corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county is also home to several wineries, including the Alamance County Winery and the Haw River Wine Trail.

History

Alamance County was formed in 1849 from Orange County and named after Great Alamance Creek, which runs through the county. The county seat is Graham, and the largest city is Burlington. The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Catawba, Cherokee, and Tuscarora.
The county was the site of the Battle of Alamance in 1771, which was the first battle of the American Revolution. The county was also the site of the Alamance Cotton Mill Strike of 1882, which was the first major labor strike in the South.
In the early 20th century, Alamance County was a major center of textile production, with several large mills located in the county. The county was also home to several prominent figures in the civil rights movement, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who visited the county in 1957.
Today, Alamance County is a vibrant and diverse community, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and service industries. The county is home to several universities and colleges, and is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, with several state parks and trails located in the county.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Alamance County?
Total Population of Alamance County is 171,779.
What is the Total Male Population of Alamance County?
Total Male Population of Alamance County is 82,328.
What is the Total Female Population of Alamance County?
Total Female Population of Alamance County is 89,451.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alamance County?
There are 92.04 Males per 100 Females in Alamance County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alamance County?
There are 108.65 Females per 100 Males in Alamance County.
What is the Median Population Age in Alamance County?
Median Population Age in Alamance County is 39.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alamance County
Average Family Size in Alamance County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alamance County
Average Household Size in Alamance County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alamance County?
Per Capita income in Alamance County is $32,105.
What is the Median Family Income in Alamance County?
Median Family Income in Alamance County is $78,033.
What is the Median Household income in Alamance County?
Median Household Income in Alamance County is $60,866.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alamance County?
Income or Wage Gap in Alamance County is 20.8%.
Women in Alamance County earn 79.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alamance County?
Family Income Deficit in Alamance County is $9,270.
Families that are below poverty line in Alamance County earn $9,270 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alamance County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alamance County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alamance County?
There are 86,795 People in the Labor Forcein in Alamance County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alamance County?
62.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Alamance County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alamance County?
Unemployment Rate in Alamance County is 5.0%.