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Anson County, North Carolina
Anson County, North Carolina. Anson County had 21,758 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 37007.
Anson County is one of the 11 counties of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,758
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,055 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,289
Median household income
$47,302
±$5,753 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$148,600
±$22,868 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$814
±$49 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Anson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,055 residents in Anson County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,758 for July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,289 over 531 square miles of land.
| Measure | Anson County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,289 | 10,730,404 | −2,613 |
| Households | 8,548±366 | 4,282,345 | −973 |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.07 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,954±226 | 4,895,668 | −1,668 |
Anson County's population since 2000
From 25,275 in 2000 to 21,758 in 2025: down 13.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Anson County?
Anson County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Wadesboro with 5,035 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wadesboro | 5,008 | $42,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Polkton | 2,250 | $47,059 |
| Ansonville | 440 | $48,750 |
| Lilesville | 395 | $41,389 |
| Peachland | 390 | $70,000 |
| MorvenGEOID 3744560 | 329 | $28,125 |
| McFarlanGEOID 3740240 | 94 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Anson County?
The median resident of Anson County is 41.9 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.7%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Anson County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±1.2 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9%±0.6 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% | 11.3% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.7%±0.4 pts | 60.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.6%±2.3 pts | 20.0% | −3.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7%±1.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±2.7 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.1%±2.0 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.9%±1.8 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Anson County earn?
Half of Anson County's 8,548 households earn less than $47,302 a year (±$5,753), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $49,490 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Anson County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,302±$5,753 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,087±$5,695 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,781±$2,025 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7%±3.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.2%±8.4 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.8%±3.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±2.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Anson County?
Owners occupy 68.5% of Anson County's occupied homes and renters 31.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $148,600 by its owner (±$22,868). The median renter pays $814 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Anson County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $148,600±$22,868 | $288,900 | +$36,361 |
| Median gross rent | $814±$49 | $1,228 | −$114 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3%±7.5 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,241±$64 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.5%±4.1 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,954±226 | 4,895,668 | −1,668 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0%±3.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.2%±3.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±2.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Anson County building?
Builders took permits for 53 new housing units across Anson County in 2025 (53 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Anson County get to work?
73.8% of Anson County's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Anson County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5%±3.8 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±2.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8%±4.4 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.7%±3.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9%±2.7 pts | 16.3% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±2.0 | 25.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Anson County's census tracts?
Anson County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,311 (Tract 9204) to $61,875 (Tract 9203.01).
| Tract 920137007920100 | 3,187±393 | $49,115 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920237007920200 | 1,600±254 | $55,000 |
| Tract 9203.0137007920301 | 4,319±730 | $61,875 |
| Tract 9203.0237007920302 | 590±239 | $58,750 |
| Tract 920437007920400 | 2,335±428 | $32,311 |
| Tract 9205.0137007920501 | 1,097±216 | $33,061 |
| Tract 9205.0237007920502 | 4,248±548 | $51,279 |
| Tract 920637007920600 | 3,507±437 | $50,733 |
| Tract 980037007980000 | 1,406±547 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Anson County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 76th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 91st of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 89th of 100 |
| Median household income | 90th of 100 |
| Median home value | 83rd of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th of 100 |
| Median age | 57th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Anson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.