Mebane
City in Alamance County, North Carolina
Mebane is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina, with 17,797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodlawn, 2.7 miles NW.
- 17,797residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 13.1 sq miland area · 34.0 km²
- 1,355 / sq mipopulation density
- 27302ZIP code
About Mebane
Mebane ( MEB-ən) is a city located mostly in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States, and partly in Orange County. The town was named for Alexander Mebane, an American Revolutionary War general and member of the U.S. Congress. It was incorporated as "Mebanesville" in 1881, and in 1883 the name was changed to "Mebane". It was incorporated as a city in 1987. The population as of the 2020 census was 17,797.
Mebane is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in North Carolina. Mebane straddles the Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad Regions of North Carolina. The bulk of the city is in Alamance County, which comprises the Burlington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, itself a component of the Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area. Two slivers in the eastern portion of the city are in Orange County, which is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, itself a component of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC Combined Statistical Area.
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Living in Mebane
- Median household income
- $83,174
- Median home value
- $338,900
- Median rent
- $1,283/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Mebane had 17,797 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,797 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,355 per sq mi (523 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mebane at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Alamance County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,797 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.14 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0817° N, 79.2767° W |
| ZIP code | 27302 |
| Official website | cityofmebane.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3742240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mebane
- Woodlawn2.7 mi NW
- Haw River4.6 mi W
- Green Level4.8 mi NW
- Swepsonville5.6 mi SW
- Efland5.9 mi E
- Graham6.5 mi W
- Saxapahaw8.6 mi S
- Hillsborough10.0 mi E
- Burlington10.7 mi W
- Glen Raven11.0 mi W
- Alamance12.4 mi W
- Elon13.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mebane
What county is Mebane in?
Mebane is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Mebane, NC?
17,797 people lived in Mebane at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mebane, NC?
The ZIP code of Mebane is 27302.
What is the elevation of Mebane?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mebane?
Woodlawn (2.7 mi), Haw River (4.6 mi), Green Level (4.8 mi), Swepsonville (5.6 mi), Efland (5.9 mi).
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