North Carolina

Alexander

36,444
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Alexander

Alexander, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 5,220. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 36,444.

Its recorded population peaked at 37,198 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Stoneman's Raid — Taylorsville NC, and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202036,444
201037,198
200033,603
199027,544
198024,999
197019,466
196015,625
195014,554
194013,454
193012,922
192012,212
191011,592
190010,960
18909,430
18808,355
18706,868
18606,022
18505,220
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Alexander

Military engagements that took place in Alexander, North Carolina.

Stoneman's Raid — Taylorsville NC
1865

Historic places in Alexander

National Register of Historic Places listings in Alexander, North Carolina.

Lucas Mansion
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Taylorsville Milling Company Roller Mill
Taylorsville
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Frequently asked about Alexander

When does Alexander first appear in the US census?
Alexander, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 5,220.
What is the population of Alexander?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Alexander had a recorded population of 36,444.
When did Alexander's population peak?
Alexander's recorded population peaked at 37,198 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Alexander?
1 documented military engagement took place in Alexander, including Stoneman's Raid — Taylorsville NC.
How many historic places are in Alexander?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Alexander, North Carolina.
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