Alexander County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Alexander County, North Carolina
Alexander County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
36,412
Median Age
43.8
Male Median
43.1
Female Median
45.0
Alexander County, North Carolina Population Growth

Alexander County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.0%%.
-1.0%% Growth
Alexander County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Alexander County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.8 | 36,412 |
| 2023 | 43.8 | 36,440 |
| 2022 | 43.9 | 36,505 |
| 2021 | 43.7 | 36,491 |
| 2020 | 43.9 | 37,271 |
| 2019 | 43.7 | 37,213 |
| 2018 | 43.4 | 37,119 |
| 2017 | 42.8 | 37,159 |
| 2016 | 42.4 | 37,211 |
| 2015 | 42.1 | 37,158 |
| 2014 | 41.5 | 37,175 |
| 2013 | 41.1 | 37,071 |
| 2012 | 41.1 | 37,014 |
| 2011 | 40.5 | 36,964 |
| 2010 | 40.3 | 36,797 |
Alexander County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 14.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.4% |
| 35–54 | 25.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65+ | 21.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Alexander County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 35.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Alexander County, North Carolina
The median age in Alexander County, North Carolina is 43.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Alexander County, North Carolina is 36,412.
In Alexander County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Alexander County, North Carolina is aging.