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Anson County

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Anson County's estimated 2025 population is 21,775 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Anson County is the 77th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 26,853 and has seen a growth of -18.91% since that time.

21,775
Total Population
41
Population Density (miĀ²)
77
Population Rank (State)
-61 -0.28%
Annual Population Growth

Anson County Population

Anson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Anson County includes 47.24% Black or African American, 45.31% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American10,34647.24%
White9,92445.31%
Two or more races8663.95%
Other race3401.55%
Asian3391.55%
Native American820.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.03%

Anson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Anson County's average per capita income is $30,059. Household income levels show a median of $44,245. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$75,668-
Families$60,137$73,152
Households$44,245$58,710
Non Families$24,874$34,874

$30,059

Average Income

$44,245

Median Household Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate