2023 ACS Census Data · Population 39,275
Person County is a small county in North Carolina with a population of 39,275. The median household income is $64,927, near the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4%, median home value is $192,800, and 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
39,275
2023 estimate
Rank #1223 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,927
Household
Rank #1442 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$192,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1320 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #1937 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% above North Carolina avg·0% below national avg
Poverty Rate
20% below North Carolina avg·23% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above North Carolina avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,616
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
10% below North Carolina avg·8% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% below North Carolina avg·14% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above North Carolina avg·4% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
0% below North Carolina avg·8% below national avg
Housing Units
18,482
Households
16,211
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,326
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
21% below North Carolina avg·18% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above North Carolina avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.2%
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