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Alexander County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Alexander County has 36,958 residents, up 1.5% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 832 households moved in and 733 moved out (+99 net), bringing in a net $12.1M of income. Median household income is $65,354, the median home $211,800 and median rent $764 a month.
In North Carolina: 72nd of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 59th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 39th of 100 counties for median household income · 56th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Alexander County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba County, NC | 205 | $12.6M |
| Iredell County, NC | 139 | $7.4M |
| Caldwell County, NC | 77 | $3.3M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 38 | $2.0M |
| Wilkes County, NC | 24 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Alexander County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba County, NC | 230 | $12.2M |
| Iredell County, NC | 112 | $6.5M |
| Caldwell County, NC | 73 | $3.4M |
| Burke County, NC | 30 | $1.2M |
| Wilkes County, NC | 27 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.