Vance County's estimated 2026 population is 42,674 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vance County is the 61st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 45,293 and has seen a growth of -5.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 37.4 years
There are 32,162 adults, (8,163 of whom are seniors) in Vance County.
Female: 22,226 (52.5%)
Male: 20,096 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Vance County includes 47.33% Black or African American, 37.97% White, 5.78% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20,032 | 47.33% |
| White | 16,070 | 37.97% |
| Two or more races | 2,978 | 7.04% |
| Other race | 2,445 | 5.78% |
| Native American | 509 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 288 | 0.68% |
Vance County's average per capita income is $36,905. Household income levels show a median of $50,465. The poverty rate stands at 19.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,827 | - |
| Families | $64,319 | $83,815 |
| Households | $50,465 | $68,426 |
| Non Families | $30,787 | $40,778 |
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