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Alamance, North Carolina Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alamance, North Carolina is 979, with 48.5% male and 51.5% female. Alamance has experienced stable population growth, benefiting from its proximity to larger cities such as Burlington and Greensboro.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1837
  • County: Alamance
  • Land area: 1.1 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 890 people per square mile
  • Area code: 336
  • Zip code: 27201

Geography and Location

Alamance, North Carolina is located in Alamance County, in the central part of the state. The village is situated near the Haw River and is part of the Piedmont Triad region, known for its rolling hills and proximity to both the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Coast. The town’s rural charm and small size make it a peaceful place to live, while its proximity to Interstate 40 and larger cities like Greensboro and Durham provides access to urban amenities. The area around Alamance is primarily agricultural, with local industries also contributing to the economy.

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.6 years
Median household income: $34,583
Median house value: $96,800

Population by Race

Races in Alamance:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • Black (1.3%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (18.1%), English (16.8%), German (10.6%), Irish (3.5%), Scotch-Irish (2.9%), Scottish (2.9%).

Elevation: 550 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alamance

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alamance village

  • Never married: 9.3%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 17.6%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +64 (+26.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alamance:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alamance:

  • PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL (about 31 miles; GREENSBORO, NC; Abbreviation: GSO)
  • DANVILLE REGIONAL (about 39 miles; DANVILLE, VA; Abbreviation: DAN)
  • RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL (about 51 miles; RALEIGH/DURHAM, NC; Abbreviation: RDU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alamance:

  • BURLINGTON-ALAMANCE RGNL (about 2 miles; BURLINGTON, NC; Abbreviation: BUY)
  • HINSHAW (GREENACRES) (about 12 miles; LIBERTY, NC; Abbreviation: N61)
  • KECKS (about 12 miles; JULIAN, NC; Abbreviation: N88)

Amtrak station near Alamance:

  • 6 miles: BURLINGTON (110 E. WEBB ST.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alamance:

  • ELON COLLEGE (about 9 miles; ELON, NC; Full-time enrollment: 3,993)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO (about 22 miles; GREENSBORO, NC; Full-time enrollment: 10,868)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (about 27 miles; CHAPEL HILL, NC; Full-time enrollment: 22,324)
  • GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; JAMESTOWN, NC; Full-time enrollment: 4,810)
  • HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; HIGH POINT, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,564)
  • NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL ST UNIV (about 38 miles; Greensboro, NC; Full-time enrollment: 6,970)
  • NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; DURHAM, NC; Full-time enrollment: 4,487)

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