Alexander County, North Carolina
Alexander County: County in Illinois, United States
About
Alexander County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,198 and a population density of 57 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 37,441 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cairo. The county was created 205 years ago in 1819.
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Quick Facts about Alexander County
Population : | 37,441 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Carolina (United States) |
Different from : | Alexander County |
Area : | 654 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 6.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 93.2% |
Named for : | William M. Alexander |
Altitude : | 1,138 feet / 347 meters |
Capital : | Cairo |
Establishment : | March 03, 1819 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 2/12/2025 - 10:48:35 PM |
Density : | 57 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0.65% (2010-2020) |
![US Post Office and Court House Cairo image](https://cdn.mapsof.net/images/445/4452352/alexander-county-image_11114.jpg)
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Geography
Alexander County is located at 35°55'16"N 81°10'37"W (35.9210200, -81.1770200). It has 6 neighbors: Pulaski County, Union County, Ballard County, Cape Girardeau County, Mississippi County and Scott County.
Alexander County map
The largest city of Alexander County is Taylorsville with a population of 2,140. . See all Alexander County cities & populated places.
Alexander County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alexander County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Midway | 4,951 | Incorporated town in Davidson County |
Taylorsville | 2,140 | City in North Carolina |
Hiddenite | 536 | Township in Alexander County, North Carolina |
Alexander County has 6 neighbours.
- Pulaski County county in Illinois, United States
- Union County county in Illinois, United States
- Ballard County county in Kentucky, United States
- Cape Girardeau County county in Missouri, United States
- Mississippi County county in Missouri, United States
- Scott County county in Missouri, United States
Demographics
The population of Alexander County increased by 0.65% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 37,198 | - | census |
2011 | 37,026 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2012 | 36,922 | -0.28% | estimation process |
2013 | 37,012 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2014 | 36,987 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2015 | 36,960 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2016 | 37,133 | 0.47% | estimation process |
2017 | 37,143 | 0.03% | estimation process |
2018 | 37,331 | 0.5% | estimation process |
2019 | 37,497 | 0.44% | estimation process |
2020 | 37,441 | -0.15% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alexander County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 5,497 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |