County · North Carolina
Person County, North Carolina
Person County, North Carolina. Person County had 40,636 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 37145.
Person County is one of the 4 counties of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,636
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 39,097 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,542
Median household income
$63,300
±$6,412 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$213,900
±$14,508 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$864
±$46 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Person County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 39,097 residents in Person County. The Census Bureau estimates 40,636 for July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,542 over 392 square miles of land.
| Measure | Person County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,542 | 10,730,404 | +197 |
| Households | 16,063±464 | 4,282,345 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.07 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,584±32 | 4,895,668 | +81 |
Person County's population since 2000
From 35,623 in 2000 to 40,636 in 2025: up 14.1%. 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 Person County?
Person County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Roxboro with 8,380 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Roxboro | 8,134 | $36,553 |
|---|---|---|
| RougemontGEOID 3758040 | 1,001 | $104,327 |
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 Person County?
The median resident of Person County is 44.2 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.8%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Person County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2±0.6 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% | 11.3% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.2%±0.4 pts | 60.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.8%±0.8 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 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 | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9%±2.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±1.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9%±1.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3%±2.4 pts | 35.7% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±1.4 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.0 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 Person County earn?
Half of Person County's 16,063 households earn less than $63,300 a year (±$6,412), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $62,790 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Person County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,300±$6,412 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,375±$6,064 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,635±$2,686 | $41,385 | +$4,001 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.5%±2.8 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.6%±6.6 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.5%±3.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6%±2.0 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 Person County?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Person County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $213,900 by its owner (±$14,508). The median renter pays $864 a month including utilities, and 54.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Person County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $213,900±$14,508 | $288,900 | +$62,402 |
| Median gross rent | $864±$46 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.3%±9.3 pts | 39.6% | +18.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,393±$53 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±2.6 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,584±32 | 4,895,668 | +81 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±3.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.9%±3.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.4%±3.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6%±1.7 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 Person County building?
Builders took permits for 145 new housing units across Person County in 2025 (145 single-family), 3.6 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 Person County get to work?
76.3% of Person County's workers drive alone and 12.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Person County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2%±2.3 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±1.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±3.7 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±1.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.9%±2.8 pts | 16.3% | +10.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min±1.8 | 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 Person County's census tracts?
Person County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,417 (Tract 9204) to $85,761 (Tract 9202).
| Tract 920137145920100 | 7,097±715 | $66,170 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 920237145920200 | 5,356±660 | $85,761 |
| Tract 920337145920300 | 6,563±689 | $47,741 |
| Tract 920437145920400 | 3,491±480 | $40,417 |
| Tract 920537145920500 | 6,601±794 | $74,904 |
| Tract 9206.0137145920601 | 5,354±665 | $49,385 |
| Tract 9206.0237145920602 | 5,080±808 | $75,762 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Person County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 63rd of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 47th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 100 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 100 |
| Median home value | 55th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68th of 100 |
| Median age | 44th 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
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