Ansonville, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 651, Ansonville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ansonville is a small community located in North Carolina, within Anson County. The total population is 651. It ranks as the 540th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ansonville is 39.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ansonville is $48,750. This is 33% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $92,400. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Ansonville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ansonville is Black or African American, making up 80.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 18.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.1%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (80.7% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

5.4% 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 85% 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 79.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ansonville, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.