County · North Carolina
Alamance County, North Carolina
Alamance County, North Carolina. Alamance County had 186,177 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.6% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 14 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 37 census tracts. GEOID 37001.
Alamance County is the county of the Burlington, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
186,177
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 171,415 · ACS 2020-2024: 176,893
Median household income
$65,651
±$1,854 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$241,500
±$5,511 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,064
±$25 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Alamance County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 171,415 residents in Alamance County. The Census Bureau estimates 186,177 for July 1, 2025, up 8.6% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 176,893 over 423 square miles of land.
| Measure | Alamance County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 176,893 | 10,730,404 | +13,569 |
| Households | 70,062±653 | 4,282,345 | +5,623 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.02 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 77,073±104 | 4,895,668 | +6,429 |
Alamance County's population since 2000
From 130,800 in 2000 to 186,177 in 2025: up 42.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Alamance County?
Alamance County holds 14 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Burlington with 61,496 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Burlington | 57,303 | $56,880 |
|---|---|---|
| Graham | 17,157 | $56,239 |
| Mebane | 17,797 | $83,174 |
| Elon | 11,336 | $84,773 |
| Gibsonville | 8,920 | $95,861 |
| Glen Raven | 3,239 | $63,173 |
| Green Level | 3,152 | $55,823 |
| Swepsonville | 2,445 | $100,559 |
| Haw River | 2,252 | $61,058 |
| Saxapahaw | 1,671 | $59,000 |
| Alamance | 988 | $99,375 |
| WoodlawnGEOID 3775375 | 912 | $72,734 |
| Ossipee | 536 | $70,417 |
| AltamahawGEOID 3701140 | 334 | $57,120 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alamance County?
The median resident of Alamance County is 38.9 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.6%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alamance County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9±0.3 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.3% | 11.3% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.1%±0.3 pts | 60.0% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.6%±0.6 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.5%±0.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±0.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2%±0.7 pts | 9.9% | −1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±0.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.7%±1.2 pts | 35.7% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6%±0.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alamance County earn?
Half of Alamance County's 70,062 households earn less than $65,651 a year (±$1,854), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,151 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,500 after inflation. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alamance County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,651±$1,854 | $72,388 | +$4,500 |
| Mean household income | $85,032±$2,417 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,547±$941 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4%±1.0 pts | 13.0% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.1%±2.5 pts | 17.7% | −8.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6%±1.0 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±1.0 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alamance County?
Owners occupy 65.0% of Alamance County's occupied homes and renters 35.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $241,500 by its owner (±$5,511). The median renter pays $1,064 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alamance County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $241,500±$5,511 | $288,900 | +$50,989 |
| Median gross rent | $1,064±$25 | $1,228 | +$63 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8%±3.1 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,435±$34 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.0%±1.5 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 77,073±104 | 4,895,668 | +6,429 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6%±1.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.5%±0.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alamance County building?
Builders took permits for 2,027 new housing units across Alamance County in 2025 (1,674 single-family), 10.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alamance County get to work?
77.9% of Alamance County's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Alamance County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3%±0.9 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±1.4 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±0.9 pts | 16.3% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min±0.7 | 25.1 min | +1.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Alamance County's census tracts?
Alamance County is divided into 37 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,211 (Tract 202) to $108,433 (Tract 206.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Alamance County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 100 |
| Median household income | 37th of 100 |
| Median home value | 41st of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 100 |
| Median age | 81st of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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