U.S. County · Profile

Person County

39.7KTotal Population
98Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.61%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Person County has a population of 39,737 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Person County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White66.6%26,465
Black or African American25.5%10,133
Two or More Races5.9%2,344
Hispanic or Latino4.9%1,947
Some Other Race1.1%437
Asian0.5%199
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%159
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Person County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$60,688
18.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,456
12.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.2%
49.6% above national average
Median Age
43.7 years

Income & Poverty

$60,688Median Household Income
$33,456Per Capita Income
17.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$60,688$77,763
Families$73,891$89,918
Married-couple Families$73,891$82,758
Nonfamily Households$30,407$32,840

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Person County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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