Anson County, North Carolina
Anson County: County in North Carolina, United States
About
Anson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,948 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 24,097 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wadesboro. The county was created 275 years ago in 1749.
Quick Facts about Anson County
| Population : | 24,097 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area : | 1391 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
| Easternmost point : | Point(-79.8484 34.9045) |
| Northernmost point : | Point(-80.2593 35.2118) |
| Named for : | George Anson, 1st Baron Anson |
| Altitude : | 358 feet / 109 meters |
| Capital : | Wadesboro |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1750 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:21:40 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anson County is located at 34°58'26"N 80°6'10"W (34.9738300, -80.1027300). It has 6 neighbors: Montgomery County, Richmond County, Stanly County, Union County, Chesterfield County and Marlboro County.
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The largest city of Anson County is Wadesboro with a population of 5,242. Other cities include, Mineral Springs population 3,171, Polkton population 2,288, Lilesville population 482 and McFarlan population 107. See all Anson County cities & populated places.
Anson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wadesboro | 5,242 | City in North Carolina |
| Mineral Springs | 3,171 | Human settlement in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Polkton | 2,288 | City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Burnsville | 1,643 | Township in Anson County, North Carolina |
| Ansonville | 586 | Township in Anson County, North Carolina |
| Lilesville | 482 | Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Morven | 465 | Town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Peachland | 402 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| McFarlan | 107 | Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Anson County
Anson County has 6 neighbours.
- Montgomery County county in North Carolina, United States
- Richmond County county in North Carolina, United States
- Stanly County county in North Carolina, United States
- Union County county in North Carolina, United States
- Chesterfield County county in South Carolina, United States
- Marlboro County county in South Carolina, United States
- Wadesboro
- Peachland
- Lilesville
- Polkton
- Ansonville
- McFarlan
- Morven
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Anson County decreased by 11.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,948 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,512 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,309 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,957 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,965 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,602 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,165 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,829 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,470 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,446 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,097 | -1.45% | estimation process |
People born in Anson County (10)
People born in Anson County, including blues guitarist and singer Blind Boy Fuller, politician James A. Lockhart, politician Colin John McRae, .
List
- Eliza Jane Pratt (American politician (1902-1981)) she was born in 05/03/1902
- Isham Warren Garrott (Confederate Army general (1816-1863)) he was born in 01/01/1816
- George Byrd (American conductor (1926-2010)) he was born in 22/03/1926
- Leonidas D. Robinson (American politician (1867-1941)) he was born in 22/04/1867
- Elijah Clarke (Continental Army officer from Georgia) he was born in 01/01/1742
- Hardy Pace (Early settler of Atlanta) he was born in 10/07/1785
- Leonidas L. Polk (American farmer, journalist and political figure) he was born in 24/04/1837
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |
