Person County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,542 | — | #1,221 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,300 | -15.8% | #1,769 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #893 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $213,900 | -24.1% | #1,263 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $864 | -25.7% | #1,645 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +38.8% | #2,379 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Person County has a population of 39,542, making it the #1,221 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Person County is $63,300, ranking #1,769 out of 3,222 counties — 15.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Person County is $213,900 (-24.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $864/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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90.6% of residents in Person County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Person County, North Carolina
Person County, North Carolina has a total population of 39,542, making it the 1,221st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Person County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Person County is $63,300, which ranks #1,769 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Person County is $213,900, 24.1% below the national median. Renters in Person County pay a median gross rent of $864 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Person County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.8 min.
Person County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Person 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.