Vance County's estimated 2026 population is 42,353 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vance County is the 60th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 45,293 and has seen a growth of -6.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Vance County includes 48.97% Black or African American, 38.5% White, 5.41% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (48.97%)
White (38.5%)
Two or more races (6.15%)
Other race (5.41%)
Asian (0.64%)
Native American (0.33%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20,746 | 48.97% |
| White | 16,307 | 38.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,604 | 6.15% |
| Other race | 2,291 | 5.41% |
| Asian | 272 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.33% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Vance County's average per capita income is $35,749. Household income levels show a median of $46,943. The poverty rate stands at 18.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,151 | - |
| Families | $57,207 | $80,362 |
| Households | $46,943 | $66,313 |
| Non Families | $32,014 | $41,096 |
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