Population 22,289 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Anson County
Household size in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Anson County run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Anson County is 42.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Anson County (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Anson County
Renters in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.5% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in Anson County rent their homes (31.5%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 58.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Anson County than nationally: 13.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in Anson County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Only two of North Carolina's 100 counties have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $614 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $711 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $769 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $852 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$238 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Anson County pays $852 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $238 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Anson County
Bachelor's degrees in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Anson County: 10.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. No other North Carolina county has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.8% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.3% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Anson County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of North Carolina's 100 counties, only eight have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Anson County
| Period | Anson County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Anson County is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Charlotte area as a whole (4.3%). Unemployment is down 8.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Anson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson County | 2.49 | 42.8 | 13.8% | 31.5% | 13.4% | 1975 | $852 | 10.3% | 83.3% | 5.1% |
| Richmond County | 2.48 | 40.8 | 18.7% | 34.1% | 14.0% | 1977 | $778 | 16.6% | 84.0% | 10.5% |
| Union County | 3.02 | 39.2 | 9.4% | 18.4% | 6.6% | 1998 | $1,775 | 41.7% | 90.5% | 4.2% |
| Lancaster County | 2.62 | 43.6 | 9.5% | 16.7% | 8.8% | 1996 | $1,153 | 34.9% | 90.4% | 4.3% |
| York County | 2.61 | 40.1 | 10.7% | 25.5% | 6.5% | 1998 | $1,419 | 40.5% | 92.9% | 4.0% |
| Hoke County | 2.79 | 34.4 | 15.6% | 27.0% | 7.4% | 1998 | $1,152 | 23.6% | 89.0% | 6.6% |
| Cumberland County | 2.57 | 34.5 | 14.4% | 45.0% | 10.8% | 1988 | $1,262 | 27.6% | 93.1% | 7.7% |
| Cherokee County | 2.57 | 40.2 | 13.4% | 26.2% | 13.2% | 1984 | $856 | 19.7% | 85.2% | 6.4% |
| Sampson County | 2.77 | 39.8 | 13.8% | 26.2% | 16.7% | 1987 | $843 | 16.2% | 84.3% | 4.9% |
| Spartanburg County | 2.65 | 38.8 | 12.8% | 27.0% | 9.1% | 1990 | $1,176 | 24.9% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Duplin County | 2.40 | 42.3 | 13.3% | 29.7% | 12.7% | 1985 | $877 | 18.4% | 82.4% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Anson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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