Altamahaw is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States.

[3] It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[7] The Altamahaw Mill Office was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

[8] Altamahaw is located off State Route 87 about 7 miles (11 km) north of the city of Burlington.

26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.