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Anson County

North Carolina · 22,055 residents · 531.461 sq mi
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Anson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,799. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,055
−13%since 2000
from 25,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.5
+22%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Anson County
202422K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(1,033)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(1,135)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(1,263)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(1,275)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(1,133)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(2,706)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(2,607)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.8%(3,046)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.3%(3,381)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.4%(2,728)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(1,285)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(463)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,799
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,849 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,483
+51%since 2000
from $14,853 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(12,429)
Black48.4%(12,245)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(211)
Asian0.6%(143)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48%(10,593)
Black44.6%(9,838)
Hispanic / Latino3%(665)
Asian1%(221)
Other1.8%(391)
Segregation Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(659)
Puerto Rican0.9%(217)
Guatemalan0.2%(42)
Cuban0.2%(37)
Panamanian0.1%(28)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(102)
Hmong0.3%(73)
Asian Indian0.2%(61)
Korean0.2%(40)
Japanese0.1%(16)
Chinese0%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American6.1%(1,494)
Irish4.9%(1,194)
English4.6%(1,128)
German4.2%(1,034)
Scottish2.7%(665)
Italian1.6%(397)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(272)
West Indian0.4%(107)
Welsh0.4%(105)
Haitian0.4%(100)
British0.3%(79)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
French0.3%(66)
Polish0.2%(44)
Iranian0.2%(42)
Swedish0.2%(38)
Greek0.1%(34)
Dutch0.1%(17)
Ukrainian0.1%(14)
Danish0%(11)
Moroccan0%(10)
Swiss0%(9)
Czech0%(7)
Russian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married44.6%(4,277)
Married39.1%(3,756)
Widowed4.1%(397)
Divorced12.2%(1,170)
Women 15+
Never married38.4%(3,477)
Married33.5%(3,034)
Widowed15.1%(1,370)
Divorced12.9%(1,163)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anson County, North Carolina?

Anson County, North Carolina has about 22,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anson County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Anson County, North Carolina earns about $39,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anson County, North Carolina expensive?

In Anson County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $104,100, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Anson County, North Carolina?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Anson County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anson County, North Carolina?

About 18.8% of people in Anson County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anson County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Anson County, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,419 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9203.01Census Tract 9205.02Census Tract 9206Census Tract 9201Census Tract 9204Census Tract 9202Census Tract 9800Census Tract 9205.01Census Tract 9203.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 28170ZIP 28135ZIP 28091ZIP 28119ZIP 28133ZIP 28007ZIP 28102
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