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The current estimated population of Altamahaw, North Carolina is 375, with 48.6% male and 51.4% female. The town has maintained a small, stable population, reflecting its rural character in central North Carolina.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1850s
  • County: Alamance
  • Land area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 938 people per square mile
  • Area code: 336
  • Zip code: 27202

Geography and Location

Altamahaw, North Carolina is located in Alamance County, in the Piedmont region of the state, about 15 miles west of Burlington. The town is primarily a rural community with a rich history rooted in textile manufacturing. Altamahaw is situated along the Haw River, offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and kayaking. The town’s proximity to Burlington and Greensboro provides residents with access to urban amenities, while maintaining its small-town charm and rural setting.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.8 years
Median household income: $35,375
Median house value: $66,700

Population by Race

Races in Altamahaw-Ossipee:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.2%)
  • Black (9.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)

Ancestries: United States (17.7%), English (11.7%), Irish (8.5%), German (8.0%), Italian (2.0%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%).

Land area: 2.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Altamahaw-Ossipee

  • High school or higher: 72.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altamahaw-Ossipee CDP

  • Never married: 26.8%
  • Now married: 46.9%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

1.9% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Altamahaw-Ossipee:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Altamahaw-Ossipee:

  • DANVILLE REGIONAL (about 30 miles; DANVILLE, VA; Abbreviation: DAN)
  • PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL (about 31 miles; GREENSBORO, NC; Abbreviation: GSO)
  • SMITH REYNOLDS (about 50 miles; WINSTON SALEM, NC; Abbreviation: INT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Altamahaw-Ossipee:

Amtrak station near Altamahaw-Ossipee:

  • 8 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 Altamahaw-Ossipee:

  • ELON COLLEGE (about 2 miles; ELON, NC; Full-time enrollment: 3,993)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO (about 21 miles; GREENSBORO, NC; Full-time enrollment: 10,868)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (about 29 miles; CHAPEL HILL, NC; Full-time enrollment: 22,324)
  • GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; JAMESTOWN, NC; Full-time enrollment: 4,810)
  • NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL ST UNIV (about 37 miles; Greensboro, NC; Full-time enrollment: 6,970)
  • HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; HIGH POINT, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,564)
  • DUKE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; DURHAM, NC; Full-time enrollment: 11,898)

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