Anson County , North Carolina
Population: 21,903 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $44,245 Home $119,300 Rent $849/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,903 residents, Anson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Anson County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$44,245
Median Income
household
$119,300
Home Value
median
$849/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $44,245 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,702 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
| Median Home Value | $119,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $849/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,903 |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 10.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.3%
Obesity
14.6%
Diabetes
20.2%
Smoking
42.0%
High Blood Pressure
33.1%
No Physical Activity
23.4%
Depression
41.0%
Insufficient Sleep
81.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 50.0 · 50th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
71.95
🌀 Hurricane
82.85
🔥 Wildfire
58.46
❄️ Winter Storm
31.25
🌍 Earthquake
64.79
☀️ Drought
50.92
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