Alexander County - Charlotte Regional Partnership

Alexander County, NC
Alexander County is located in the scenic foothills of North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains. Bordered
on the south by the Catawba River, the county offers numerous recreational activities, upscale and
moderate housing, and opportunities for industrial and commercial operations Alexander County has a
long tradition of manufacturing and has one of the highest manufacturing workforce percentages in the
state, Alexander County is a place where products
get made.
County Map
Industrial sites are within a short drive
of Interstates 40 and 77 and the major
urban areas of Hickory, Statesville,
and Charlotte. With some 300 acres
available, the Alexander Industrial Park
features the infrastructure required for
industrial development. Existing utilities
include dual electric providers, water,
sewer, natural gas, fiber optic services,
and rail service. As of 2015, two shovelready rail sites are available, both of which contain approximately 25 acres. Rail service is provided by
the Alexander Railroad Company.
Top manufacturers include Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Craftmaster Furniture, Schneider Mills, Taylor
King, Shurtape, Huntington House Furniture, American Roller Bearing, Industrial Timber, Hancock &
Moore, Kincaid Furniture, Paragon Films, Piedmont Fiberglass, and Composite Fabrics of America.
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66
Taylorsville
64
Stony
Point
127
Bethlehem
Total Population, 2014
38,700
Total Households, 2014
15,133
Craftmaster Furniture recently completed the purchase and renovation of a vacant 200,000 square feet
facility creating 48 new jobs and bringing their total employment to about 500. Furniture manufacturer
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has been a perennial employment powerhouse in Alexander County
offering unparalleled employee benefits including on-site cafeteria, onsite child daycare, gift shop, -em
ployee concierge and other benefits for their more than 500 employees. The company has 18 signature
retail stores in the U.S. and four international stores.
Median Age, 2014
42.1
Projected Population, 2019
39,377
Paragon Films, one of the largest stretch film manufacturers in North America, operates out of the Alex
ander Industrial Park and recently completed a $12 million,
60,000-square-foot expansion bringing their total investment to around $20 million and employing-ap
proximately 50 at their Alexander County facility.
Schneider Mills was founded in Alexander County more than
60 years ago. The company now has some 300 employ
ees and has completed more than $10 million in recent
equipment upgrades. In addition, a subsidiary, Composite
Fabrics of America, produces carbon fiber products for the
composites industry.
While focused on diversifying the employment base, Alex
ander County has maintained its rural nature. Two-thirds
of Alexander County’s 263 square miles are devoted to
Agribusiness producing more than $100 million in annual
income. Alexander County’s motto is “Gem of North Carolina,” referring to the precious emeralds found
in the Hiddenite community as well as the low taxes, affordable sites, dependable workforce, and small
town quality of life which make Alexander County an attractive location for residents, industries, and
businesses.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS (non government/retail)
Educational Attainment, 2015
Population 25 and Older
27,283
High School Diploma
31.20%
Some College
20.10%
Associate’s Degree
8.70%
Bachelor’s Degree
8.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.5%
2013 SAT score, county average
1395
2013 SAT score, state average
1479
Income, 2015
Median Household Income
$41,157
Per Capita Income
$21,219
Employment by Industry, 2015
Agriculture, Mining
2.10%
Construction
6.30%
FIRE
2.9%
Manufacturing
29.6%
Public Administration
4.30%
Retail Trade
11.50%
Wholesale Trade
3.30%
Services
34%
Transportation, Utilities
5.30%
Total Employment, 16+
16,056
Company
Major Product
Employees
Craftmaster Furniture
Upholstered Household Furniture
250-499
The Mitchell Gold Co
Upholstered Household Furniture
250-499
Labor Force, 2015
Schneider Mills Inc.
Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Cotton
250-499
Labor Force
18,190
Unemployment Rate
5.10%
Brigette’s Staffing Inc.
Professional & Business Services
250-499
Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
100-249
Source: ESRI 2014, NC Dept of Public Education, NC ESC
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Alexander County, NC
Average Weekly Wage 2014
Contact Us
Contact Information:
David Icenhour
Alexander County Economic
Development Corporation
621 Liledoun Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
828.632.1161
dicenhour@alexandercountync.gov
www.AlexanderEDC.org
Contact Information:
Ronnie Bryant
Charlotte Regional Partnership
550 S. Caldwell Street, Suite 760
704.347.8942
www.charlotteusa.com
rbryant@charlotteusa.com
Announced Jobs & Investments
Jobs announced since 2008
300
Total investment announced since 2008
$19,000,000
Accessibility
Nearest Major City
Winston-Salem
Distance to Nearest Major City
62 miles
Nearest Commercial Airport
Hickory Reg’l
Runway Length
3,100 ft
Distance to Nearest Airport
23 miles
Nearest Interstate
I-40
Distance to Nearest Interstate
15 miles
Nearest Deepwater Port
Port of Charleston
Distance to Nearest Deepwater Port
272 miles
Foreign Trade Zone Accessibility
Yes
Population within 50 mile radius, 2014
1,937,793
Development Capacity
Wastewater Treatment Capacity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Taxes, Sales & Service
Property Taxes/$100 value (14-15)
$0.6650
Taxable Retail Sales (Mil$, FY 2013-14)
$151.8
Number of Physicians, 2011
15
Physicians per 10,000 population, 2011
4
RN per 10,000 population, 2011
30.6
Dentists per 10,000 population, 2011
1.9
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing
$504
Utilities
$911
Construction
$515
Manufacturing
$639
Wholesale Trade
$1,014
Retail Trade
$466
Transportation & Warehousing
$693
Information
$463
Finance & Insurance
$693
Real Estate & Rental & Leasing
$231
Professional & Technical Services
$479
Management of Companies & Enterprises
$604
Administrative & Waste Services
$391
Educational Services
$683
Health Care & Social Assistance
$511
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
$344
Accommodation & Food Services
$221
Public Administration
$615
Average Weekly Wage
$576
Unemployment Insurance
New Employers (per $100)
1.2%
Deficit Employers (max rate)
6.84%
Minimum Tax Rate
0%
Taxable Base, 2014
$21,400
Inventory Tax
Finished Goods
none
Raw Materials
none
Goods in Process
none
Mat’l consumed in Mfg.
none
Sales Tax, General
State
4.75%
Local
2.25%
Sales Tax, Special Provisions
Electricity (farms and manufacturing exempt)
7.0%
Natural Gas
7% of receipts
Manufacturing Fuels
none
Manufacturing Equipment
none
Telecomm Service: Intrastate (state + county)
7%
Education
Public Schools
10
Private Schools
1
School Districts
1
Colleges & Universities
1
Sources: County data and NC Department of Revenue
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