Alexander County, NC

Living in Alexander County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 8
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 35
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Schools 48
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alexander County, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alexander County, NC

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Nc Boys Academy
7 miles, S
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Hickory Day School
13 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Alexander County, NC

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Davidson College
35 miles, SE
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Catawba College
42 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alexander County, NC

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Airports

Airports near Alexander County, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, NW
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