Alamance County, NC

County

Demographics of Alamance

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.7%

Households with Children

30.0%

School Enrollment K-12

19,525

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.0%
Working Age (35-54): 24.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 17.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.0%
High School / GED: 27.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.2%
Single Parents: 10.8%
Couples & Adults: 35.0%
Living Alone: 35.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 15.3%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 19.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 60.1%
Puerto Rican: 6.4%
Cuban: 1.6%
Dominican: 2.2%
Central American: 18.6%
South American: 6.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 61.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 35.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.3%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 62.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 84.5%
Spanish: 12.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 7.5%
Not Enrolled: 74.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Alamance County

Neighborhoods in Alamance County

Neighborhood

Alamance, NC

Westview Terrace / Deerfield

Buena Vista Estates / Brook Hollow

Morgantown / Hunting Hills

Pleasant Grove / Just Crossroads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources