Vance County's 2026 population is estimated at 42,353, reflecting a 0.02% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Vance County is the 60th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 45,293 and has grown -6.49% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 37.4 years
There are 32,162 adults, (8,163 of whom are seniors) in Vance County.
Female: 22,226 (52.5%)
Male: 20,096 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Vance County includes 47.33% Black or African American, 37.97% White, 5.78% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20,032 | 47.33% |
| White | 16,070 | 37.97% |
| Two or more races | 2,978 | 7.04% |
| Other race | 2,445 | 5.78% |
| Native American | 509 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 288 | 0.68% |
Vance County 's average per capita income is $36,905. Household income levels show a median of $50,465. The poverty rate stands at 19.79%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,827 | - |
| Families | $64,319 | $83,815 |
| Households | $50,465 | $68,426 |
| Non Families | $30,787 | $40,778 |
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