Anson County, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 76th-largest in North Carolina

The population of Anson County, North Carolina is 21,903 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $44,245, the median home value is $119,300, and the median age is 42.4.

The population of Anson County has declined 16.5% since 2010 (26,853 → 22,432), a -1.28% annualized rate.

Anson County within North Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

21,903

Population

-1.28%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$44,245

Median Income

$119,300

Median Home Value

Anson County covers 531 sq mi of land at 41.2 people per square mile.

About Anson County, NC

Educational attainment is the headline number in Anson County: 10.9% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Anson County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 21,903.

Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $44,245, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 16.4%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $119,300, with typical rent around $849.

Anson County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 10.9% — below the national 35.0%. About 6.2% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

Anson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Anson County had a population of 26,853 in 2010 and 22,432 in 2024, a -16.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,853 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.26%.

Anson County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

22,432

Population (2024)

26,853

Population (2010)

26,853

Peak (2010)

-1.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,853	-	-	estimate
2011	26,515	-338	-1.26%	estimate
2012	26,315	-200	-0.75%	estimate
2013	25,966	-349	-1.33%	estimate
2014	25,976	+10	+0.04%	estimate
2015	25,616	-360	-1.39%	estimate
2016	25,173	-443	-1.73%	estimate
2017	24,856	-317	-1.26%	estimate
2018	24,487	-369	-1.48%	estimate
2019	23,538	-949	-3.88%	estimate
2020	22,034	-1,504	-6.39%	estimate
2021	22,250	+216	+0.98%	estimate
2022	22,346	+96	+0.43%	estimate
2023	22,381	+35	+0.16%	estimate
2024	22,432	+51	+0.23%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	45.3%
Black or African American	47.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.4

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

20.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.2%

5–9

5.3%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

5.7%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

12.8%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

11.8%

75–84

6.5%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$44,245$-25,659 vs state
Mean household income	$58,710
Per-capita income	$23,702
Poverty rate	16.4%+7.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	46.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

28.7%

Professional & business services

18.7%

Retail trade

8.5%

Construction

7.4%

Education & health care

6.0%

Public administration

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.4%

Agriculture

3.9%

The largest employment sector in Anson County is manufacturing, accounting for 28.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

74.8%

Public transit

6.2%

Work from home

27.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$119,300$-140,100 vs state

Median home value

$849

Median rent

65.6%

Homeownership rate

9,932

Total housing units

83.7%

Occupied

16.3%

Vacant

34.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.7%

With health insurance

88.8%

With broadband internet

16.0%

Foreign-born

7.9%

Veterans (18+)

21.7%

With a disability

94.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

82.4%

High School+

10.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anson County, North Carolina has a population of 21,903 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 41 people per square mile.

The population of Anson County has declined 16.5% since 2010 (26,853 → 22,432), a -1.28% annualized rate.

The median household income in Anson County, North Carolina is $44,245, with mean (average) household income of $58,710 and per-capita income of $23,702. 16.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Anson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (47.2%), White (45.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Anson County, North Carolina is 42.4 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Anson County is $119,300 and median monthly rent is $849. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,932 total housing units, 16.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Anson County, North Carolina is manufacturing, employing 28.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Anson County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.