Anson County's estimated 2026 population is 21,992 with a growth rate of 1.08% 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 -18.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 40.4 years
There are 17,863 adults, (4,395 of whom are seniors) in Anson County.
Female: 10,814 (48.5%)
Male: 11,475 (51.5%)
The racial composition of Anson County includes 45% Black or African American, 44.47% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,031 | 45% |
| White | 9,911 | 44.47% |
| Two or more races | 1,324 | 5.94% |
| Other race | 541 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 351 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 129 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Anson County's average per capita income is $33,562. Household income levels show a median of $47,302. The poverty rate stands at 21.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,344 | - |
| Families | $66,131 | $79,038 |
| Households | $47,302 | $61,087 |
| Non Families | $26,122 | $35,427 |
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