Vance County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37181 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,322 | — | #1,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,465 | -32.8% | #2,747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,500 | -42.7% | #1,997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | -24.1% | #1,534 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% | +57.1% | #2,652 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vance County has a population of 42,322, making it the #1,163 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Vance County is $50,465, ranking #2,747 out of 3,222 counties — 32.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.8% and unemployment stands at 8.2%.
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The median home value in Vance County is $161,500 (-42.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $883/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.1%.
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86.8% of residents in Vance County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% below the national rate.
About Vance County, North Carolina
Vance County, North Carolina has a total population of 42,322, making it the 1,163rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vance County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vance County is $50,465, which ranks #2,747 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2%.
The median home value in Vance County is $161,500, 42.7% below the national median. Renters in Vance County pay a median gross rent of $883 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vance County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Vance County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 47.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%).
All data for Vance 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.