Anson County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Anson County, North Carolina Demographics
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Anson County, North Carolina has a population of 22,289, the 76th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $47,302 and the median home value is $148,600. The poverty rate is 21.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Anson County Quick Facts

Population 22,289

Median Household Income $47,302

Median Home Value $148,600

Poverty Rate 21.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 41.9 years

Homeownership Rate 68.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 9.9%

High School Graduation 83.1%

Cities/Places 7

Population 22,289 76th of 100

Median Income $47,302 35% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.7%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Anson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	21,903	22,289	+1.8%
Median household income	$44,245	$47,302	+6.9%
Median home value	$119,300	$148,600	+24.6%

Median Household Income

Anson

$47,302

$72,388

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Anson

$148,600

$288,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.8%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 16.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.2%

$10K-$15K

7.5%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

7.8%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

6.9%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

3.3%

$200K+

2.7%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

51.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.5%

Renter 31.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $814/mo 20.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.9%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

25.0%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Anson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wadesboro	4,972	$42,667	27.4%	$153,200
Polkton	2,555	$47,059	30.4%	$130,100
Lilesville	971	$41,389	10.5%	$116,200
Ansonville	651	$48,750	13.5%	$92,400
Peachland	443	$70,000	4.1%	$135,000
Morven	362	$28,125	47.9%	$110,700
McFarlan	164	N/A	77.4%	$115,000

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Population Overview

Anson County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 22,289. It is the 76th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anson County is 41.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anson County is $47,302. This is 35% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $148,600. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Anson County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (44.6% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 11.3%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Anson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anson County, North Carolina?

Anson County has a population of 22,289, making it the 76th most populous county in North Carolina.

What is the median income in Anson County?

The median household income in Anson County is $47,302 with a poverty rate of 21.7%.

How many cities are in Anson County, North Carolina?

Anson County contains 7 Census-designated places.