Person County's estimated 2026 population is 41,006 with a growth rate of 0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Person County is the 63rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 39,412 and has seen a growth of 4.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 42.7 years
There are 31,383 adults, (8,418 of whom are seniors) in Person County.
Female: 20,543 (52%)
Male: 18,999 (48%)
The racial composition of Person County includes 65.01% White, 25.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,705 | 65.01% |
| Black or African American | 10,220 | 25.85% |
| Two or more races | 2,772 | 7.01% |
| Other race | 759 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.11% |
Person County's average per capita income is $45,393. Household income levels show a median of $63,300. The poverty rate stands at 17.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,740 | - |
| Families | $80,992 | $99,560 |
| Households | $63,300 | $87,375 |
| Non Families | $31,801 | $54,803 |
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