Vance County , North Carolina
Population: 42,361 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $46,943 Home $146,300 Rent $860/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 42,361 residents, Vance 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 Vance County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$46,943
Median Income
household
$146,300
Home Value
median
$860/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $46,943 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,223 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% |
| Median Home Value | $146,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $860/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 57.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 42,361 |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.8%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
17.8%
Smoking
45.1%
High Blood Pressure
30.0%
No Physical Activity
24.1%
Depression
39.7%
Insufficient Sleep
80.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 48.4 · 48th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
63.93
🌀 Hurricane
79.06
🔥 Wildfire
17.40
❄️ Winter Storm
82.94
🌍 Earthquake
56.93
☀️ Drought
70.67
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