North Carolina Alamance County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Alamance County, North Carolina. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in North Carolina Alamance County.

1. Bookmobile CENTRAL NC REGIONAL – BOOKMOBILE
342 S. Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Phone Number: (336) 229-3588 Alamance N/A N/A

2. Library System CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 342 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Phone Number: (336) 513-4753 Alamance 827,797 738,346

3. Branch Library GRAHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 211 S. Main Street, Graham, NC 27253
Phone Number: (336) 570-6730 Alamance N/A N/A

4. Central Library MAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 342 S. Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Phone Number: (336) 229-3588 Alamance N/A N/A

5. Branch Library MEBANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 106 E. Washington St, Mebane, NC 27302
Phone Number: (919) 563-6431 Alamance N/A N/A

6. Branch Library NORTH PARK LIBRARY/COMMUNITY CENTER
849 Sharpe Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
Phone Number: (336) 226-7185 Alamance N/A N/A

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Overview of Alamance County, North Carolina

Alamance County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 130,800. Its county seat is Graham.

History

The county was formed in 1849 from Orange County. It was named after Alamance Creek, site of the Battle of Alamance (May 16, 1771), in which militia under the command of Governor William Tryon crushed the Regulator movement.

Law and government

Alamance County is a member of the regional Piedmont Triad Council of Governments.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,126 km² (435 mi²). 1,114 km² (430 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.10% water.

Townships

The county is divided into thirteen townships, which are both numbered and named: 1 (Patterson), 2 (Coble), 3 (Boone Station), 4 (Morton), 5 (Faucette), 6 (Graham), 7 (Albright), 8 (Newlin), 9 (Thompson), 10 (Melville), 11 (Pleasant Grove), 12 (Burlington), and 13 (Haw River).

Adjacent Counties

  • Caswell County, North Carolina- north
  • Orange County, North Carolina- east
  • Chatham County, North Carolina- south
  • Randolph County, North Carolina- southwest
  • Guilford County, North Carolina- west

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 130,800 people, 51,584 households, and 35,541 families residing in the county. The population density is 117/km² (304/mi²). There are 55,463 housing units at an average density of 50/km² (129/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 75.61% White, 18.76% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.19% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 6.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 51,584 households out of which 31.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% are married couples living together, 12.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% are non-families. 26.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.95.

In the county the population is spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 92.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $39,168, and the median income for a family is $46,479. Males have a median income of $31,906 versus $23,367 for females. The per capita income for the county is $19,391. 11.10% of the population and 7.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.30% of those under the age of 18 and 12.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Alamance County, North Carolina has the following cities and towns:

  • Alamance
  • Altamahaw-Ossipee
  • Burlington
  • Elon College
  • Gibsonville
  • Glen Raven
  • Graham
  • Green Level
  • Haw River
  • Mebane
  • Saxapahaw
  • Swepsonville
  • Woodlawn

Map of Alamance County North Carolina