Glen Alpine, NC
Living in Glen Alpine
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute88
Public Transit1
Affordability89
Public Safety89
Airports58
Hospitals77
Colleges18
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Schools22
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Residents
1.7kPopulation+73 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black2%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income-$1.8k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office18%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$508Median Monthly Rent+$19 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas16%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Glen Alpine
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Burke County14
Property Crime in Glen Alpine
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Burke County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Glen Alpine
Inland Flooding53
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Glen Alpine, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Glen Alpine, NC
Silvercreek Adventist School
2 miles, S
Morganton Day School
5 miles, E
Nebo Crossing Academy
8 miles, W
New Manna Christian School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Glen Alpine, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
26 miles, E
Montreat College
29 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
30 miles, N
Appalachian State University
34 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Glen Alpine, NC
Broughton Hospital
6 miles, E
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
7 miles, E
The McDowell Hospital
14 miles, W
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Glen Alpine, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
47 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
59 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
62 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
63 miles, SW