Alexander County, NC
Living in Alexander County
Bikeability
2
Walkability
8
Commute
55
Public Transit
2
Affordability
93
Public Safety
87
Airports
64
Hospitals
60
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
37k
Population
+416 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$8.7k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$136k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$466
Median Monthly Rent
+$28 (2010–19)
65%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alexander County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Alexander County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Feb | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Mar | 47 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 48 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alexander County
Inland Flooding50
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alexander County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alexander County, NC
Nc Boys Academy
7 miles, S
Tabernacle Christian School
13 miles, SW
Hickory Day School
13 miles, SW
Hickory Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Alexander County, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
15 miles, SW
Davidson College
35 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
35 miles, NW
Catawba College
42 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alexander County, NC
Catawba Valley Medical Center
15 miles, S
Frye Regional Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
16 miles, N
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Alexander County, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
51 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
70 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
84 miles, SW