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Vance County

North Carolina · 42,578 residents · 252.396 sq mi
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Vance County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
42,578
−1%since 2000
from 42,954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+21%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K42K44K46K1990201020202024Vance County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,827
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,301 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,911
+50%since 2000
from $15,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(19,894)
Black48%(20,604)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,957)
Asian0.4%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(29,329)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(16,243)
Black49.5%(21,081)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(3,717)
Asian0.7%(284)
Other3.1%(1,324)
Diversity Score75.3%(32,041)
Segregation Score30.5%(12,981)
Diversity Score
75
+10%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vance County, North Carolina?

Vance County, North Carolina has about 42,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vance County, North Carolina earns about $41,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vance County, North Carolina expensive?

In Vance County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Vance County, North Carolina?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Vance County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.0% of people in Vance County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vance County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Vance County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,686 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9610Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9609.03Census Tract 9609.01Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9609.02Census Tract 9606
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 27537ZIP 27536ZIP 27544ZIP 27584ZIP 27556
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