Vance, NC County is a beautiful and thriving community with a population of 42,650 and a population density of 177 people per square mile. This makes it one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. The local businesses range from small mom-and-pop shops to larger corporate chains. Year round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, camping, hunting, paintballing and more are all popular activities in Vance County. Additionally there are many organizations and programs that help support the growth of Vance County such as the Vance County Economic Development Commission and the Chamber of Commerce which foster economic development within the county. As far as sporting events you can catch a game at either Kerr Vance Academy or Northern High School during football season or watch some high school basketball or baseball games all year round.
The population in Vance County is 42,650. There are 169 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Vance County is 41, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Vance County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Vance County
- 43.8% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 21.8% are married with children
- 24.4% have children, but are single
Race in Vance County
- 40.6% are White
- 49.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander