Anson County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,289 | — | #1,761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,302 | -37.1% | #2,888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,535 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $148,600 | -47.3% | #2,276 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $814 | -30.0% | #2,006 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | +72.4% | #2,813 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Anson County has a population of 22,289, making it the #1,761 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Anson County is $47,302, ranking #2,888 out of 3,222 counties — 37.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.7% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Anson County is $148,600 (-47.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $814/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
86.7% of residents in Anson County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% below the national rate.
About Anson County, North Carolina
Anson County, North Carolina has a total population of 22,289, making it the 1,761st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Anson County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Anson County is $47,302, which ranks #2,888 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Anson County is $148,600, 47.3% below the national median. Renters in Anson County pay a median gross rent of $814 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Anson County, 9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Anson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 44.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.7%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for Anson County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.