Anson County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Anson County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 21,903. It is the 76th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anson County is 42.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anson County is $44,245. This is 37% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. 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 6.9%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $119,300. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Anson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anson County is Black or African American, making up 46.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (46.7% vs 20.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

10.9% 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 69% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.4%.