Person County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Person County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37145
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 145
Geography
- Land Area
- 392.34 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.05 sq mi
- Total Area
- 404.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.386357
- Longitude
- -78.965633
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 38,787
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 30,684
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,912 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,875 | 4.8% |
| White | 25,453 | 65.6% |
| Black | 10,214 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 174 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,683 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,002 | 3.3% |
| White | 20,863 | 68.0% |
| Black | 8,446 | 27.5% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 418 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 39,542
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,908
- Poverty Rate
- 17.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,861
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,705 | 65.0% |
| Black | 10,220 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,724
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,104 | 35.4% |
| Republican | 7,524 | 29.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,986 | 34.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,901 | 46.3% |
| Female | 13,812 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,940 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic | 734 | 2.9% |
| Black | 6,800 | 26.4% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,286
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,706 | 63.2% |
| Hispanic | 219 | 29.8% |
| Black | 3,667 | 53.9% |
| Asian | 119 | 60.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,057 | 59.3% |
| Female | 8,225 | 59.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,018 (28.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,432 (19.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,584
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $212,820
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $905
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 12.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.