Anson County Demographics

A map of Anson County's Population by Race

Anson County, North Carolina has an estimated population of 22,289, a slight increase from the 22,055 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.6% Black, 43.7% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anson County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anson County, that probability was 56.9% in 2020 and 60.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anson County is ranked the 76th most populous county in North Carolina, out of 100 counties. Anson County was ranked the 76th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Anson County's White Population

9,749 residents of Anson County, or 43.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anson County is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Anson County ranks 83rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anson County's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Anson County's population has decreased from 48.0% to 43.7%.

Anson County is less White than neighboring Chesterfield County (58.4% White), Richmond County (54.7% White), Stanly County (78% White), Montgomery County (62.7% White), and Union County (66.8% White).

Anson County's Black Population

9,936 residents of Anson County, or 44.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anson County is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Anson County ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anson County's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Anson County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 44.6%.

Anson County is more Black than neighboring Chesterfield County (30% Black), Richmond County (31.2% Black), Stanly County (11.2% Black), Montgomery County (16% Black), and Union County (10.9% Black).

Anson County's Asian Population

351 residents of Anson County, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anson County is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Anson County ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anson County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.8%. Asian residents' share of Anson County's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Anson County is more Asian than neighboring Chesterfield County (0.5% Asian), Richmond County (1% Asian), and Montgomery County (1.5% Asian). Anson County is less Asian than neighboring Stanly County (1.9% Asian), and Union County (4.5% Asian).

Anson County's Hispanic Population

932 residents of Anson County, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anson County is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Anson County ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anson County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Anson County's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.2%.

Anson County is less Hispanic than neighboring Chesterfield County (5.9% Hispanic), Richmond County (7.8% Hispanic), Stanly County (5.7% Hispanic), Montgomery County (15.8% Hispanic), and Union County (13.4% Hispanic).

Anson County's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of Anson County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anson County is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Anson County ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anson County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anson County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Anson County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chesterfield County (0.5% Native American/Other), Stanly County (0.4% Native American/Other), Montgomery County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Union County (0.6% Native American/Other). Anson County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond County (2.5% Native American/Other).

Anson County's Multiracial Population

1,144 residents of Anson County, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anson County is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Anson County ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 100 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Anson County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 88.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Anson County's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.1%.

Anson County is more Multiracial than neighboring Chesterfield County (4.7% Multiracial), Richmond County (2.8% Multiracial), Stanly County (2.8% Multiracial), Montgomery County (3.2% Multiracial), and Union County (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.