Person County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
39,275
Male
18,940
48.2%
Female
20,335
51.8%
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
3.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.1%
High School or Higher39.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.8%
Married
43.2%
Person County, NC has a population of 39,275 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 43.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 65.7% of the population. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.1% of residents are foreign-born.