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 207 years ago in 1819.
County Snapshot
Alexander County at a glance
Alexander County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
MidwayPopulation 4,951
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9210,-81.1770 |
| Named for | William M. Alexander |
| Altitude | 1,138 feet / 347 meters |
| Capital | Cairo |
| Establishment | March 04, 1819 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:24:39 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 57 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Alexander County is Midway with a population of 4,951. Other cities include and Taylorsville population 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 |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 (1)
- 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 |