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Alamance County, NC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Alamance County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 186,177
- +8.5% since 2020
- Households
- 70,062
- Median household income
- $65,651
- +32.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $241,500
- Jobs located here
- 69,257
- Highest market score
- 81
- Pet grooming and boarding, #47 of 1,461 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 186,177 people live in Alamance County, in 70,062 households. Population estimates show Alamance County grew 8.5% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Alamance County is $65,651 a year, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 32.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Alamance County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Alamance County are for pet grooming and boarding businesses (81), pest control companies (75) and primary care and pediatric clinics (74). Alamance County ranks #47 of 1,461 scored counties for pet grooming and boarding businesses.
Alamance County is part of the Burlington metro area. For its number of households, Alamance County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for oil change and quick-lube shops (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for primary care and pediatric clinics (49% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Alamance County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Alamance County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet grooming and boarding | 81 | #47 of 1,461 | 16 | 2.3 | $3.6M | 142 | 10 |
| Pest control | 75 | #54 of 699 | 9 | 1.3 | $10.8M | 105 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 74 | #173 of 1,656 | 26 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 158 | 43 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 73 | #155 of 1,327 | 15 | 2.1 | $4.4M | 143 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #395 of 2,272 | 95 | 13.6 | $1.9M | 155 | 63 |
| Pet businesses | 72 | #227 of 2,200 | 60 | 8.6 | $962K | 109 | 35 |
| Pet stores | 69 | #183 of 974 | 12 | 1.7 | $4.8M | 106 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 69 | #245 of 1,490 | 23 | 3.3 | $3.2M | 133 | 14 |
| Physical therapy | 69 | #249 of 1,422 | 26 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 117 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 69 | #445 of 2,358 | 100 | 14.3 | $2.1M | 90 | 71 |
| House cleaning | 68 | #122 of 847 | 12 | 1.7 | $8.1M | 126 | 40 |
| Convenience stores | 68 | #500 of 2,261 | 64 | 9.1 | $6.3M | 80 | 13 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 67 | #264 of 1,302 | 21 | 3.0 | $3.5M | 111 | 8 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 65 | #171 of 887 | 18 | 2.6 | Index only | 143 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 64 | #407 of 1,485 | 23 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 92 | 20 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 63 | #407 of 1,493 | 35 | 5.0 | $2.8M | 95 | 75 |
| Funeral homes | 63 | #412 of 1,472 | 15 | 2.1 | $649K | 96 | 10 |
| Child care and preschools | 63 | #450 of 1,611 | 24 | 3.4 | $1.1M | 113 | 42 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 62 | #434 of 1,771 | 56 | 8.0 | $1.7M | 103 | 119 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 61 | #769 of 2,402 | 138 | 19.7 | $2.9M | 87 | 45 |
| Car washes and detailing | 60 | #473 of 1,451 | 31 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 85 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 60 | #609 of 2,063 | 57 | 8.1 | $4.3M | 116 | 35 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #826 of 2,378 | 159 | 22.7 | $415K | 93 | 59 |
| Spas and skin care | 57 | #632 of 1,769 | 59 | 8.4 | $993K | 113 | 11 |
| Property management | 56 | #349 of 910 | 18 | 2.6 | Index only | 100 | 27 |
| Pizza | 56 | #790 of 2,090 | 50 | 7.1 | $4.9M | 96 | 144 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #818 of 2,070 | 47 | 6.7 | $8.6M | 93 | 32 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 55 | #282 of 777 | 11 | 1.6 | $4M | 99 | 18 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #976 of 2,394 | 379 | 54.1 | $193K | 127 | 137 |
| Electricians | 54 | #507 of 1,160 | 20 | 2.9 | $9.4M | 78 | 46 |
| Auto repair and car care | 53 | #1,112 of 2,401 | 284 | 40.5 | $232K | 87 | 93 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 52 | #790 of 1,707 | 45 | 6.4 | $4.2M | 88 | 77 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #864 of 1,889 | 61 | 8.7 | $4M | 97 | 38 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #953 of 2,176 | 144 | 20.6 | Index only | 128 | 65 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 52 | #1,071 of 2,222 | 88 | 12.6 | $2.8M | 91 | 144 |
| Roofing and gutters | 51 | #583 of 1,177 | 31 | 4.4 | $6.1M | 72 | 14 |
| Real estate | 51 | #1,046 of 2,229 | 180 | 25.7 | Index only | 129 | 108 |
| Nail salons | 50 | #719 of 1,328 | 56 | 8.0 | $1M | 63 | 5 |
| Barbershops | 49 | #729 of 1,356 | 34 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 48 | #1,003 of 1,792 | 47 | 6.7 | $940K | 72 | 18 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,146 of 2,057 | 96 | 13.7 | $2M | 81 | 137 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 47 | #769 of 1,334 | 32 | 4.6 | $1.4M | 68 | 12 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,318 of 2,405 | 677 | 96.6 | $361K | 97 | 321 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,103 of 1,886 | 69 | 9.8 | $1.1M | 108 | 57 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #1,376 of 2,405 | 380 | 54.2 | $643K | 97 | 139 |
| Hair salons | 46 | #1,407 of 2,339 | 191 | 27.3 | $307K | 71 | 23 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,494 of 2,385 | 345 | 49.2 | $170K | 80 | 40 |
| Laundromats | 44 | #464 of 785 | 13 | 1.9 | $9.4M | 76 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 43 | #1,405 of 2,088 | 90 | 12.8 | $491K | 74 | 30 |
| Dry cleaners | 42 | #330 of 507 | 8 | 1.1 | $15.4M | 98 | 12 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #991 of 1,530 | 46 | 6.6 | $1.4M | 57 | 15 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 34 | #381 of 479 | 11 | 1.6 | $6M | 44 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 32 | #1,659 of 2,087 | 163 | 23.3 | $754K | 59 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 32 | #1,804 of 2,210 | 201 | 28.7 | $611K | 69 | 105 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.6 | $18.3M | 75 | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Alamance County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $66M | $942 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $214.6M | $3,063 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $244.5M | $3,490 | 86 |
| Groceries | $404.7M | $5,776 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $58.6M | $836 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $27.2M | $389 | 67 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $44.2M | $631 | 64 |
| Medical and dental services | $73.2M | $1,044 | 81 |
| Pets | $57.7M | $823 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $122.8M | $1,753 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $184.3M | $2,630 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $188.1M | $2,685 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $97M | $1,385 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1B | $14,303 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Alamance County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 186,177+8.5% since 2020
- Households
- 70,062
- Median age
- 39.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 424 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 418
- Median household income
- $65,651+32.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,032
- Median home value
- $241,500
- Jobs located here
- 69,257
- Daytime population
- 166,616Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Alamance County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Alamance County at 186,177 people in 2025, up 8.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 70,062 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 32.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Alamance County, NC spend?
Households in Alamance County spend about $1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $404.7M on groceries and $244.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Alamance County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Alamance County, NC?
Of the business types scored in Alamance County, pet grooming and boarding businesses (81), pest control companies (75) and primary care and pediatric clinics (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet grooming and boarding businesses, that ranks #47 of 1,461 scored counties.
How does Alamance County, NC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Alamance County is $65,651, 19% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $241,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for oil change and quick-lube shops (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for primary care and pediatric clinics (49% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Alamance County, each ranked against other counties.
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