Vance County, North Carolina

Vance County, North Carolina is a county located in the Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. Vance County had an official population of 42954 in 2000. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 42891, giving it the 59th largest population among North Carolina's county. It is spread over 269.82 sq mi (698.83 square kilometre), of which, 253.52 square miles (656.61 square kilometre ) of it is land and 16.31 square miles (42.24 square kilometre) of it is water, making it North Carolina's 11th smallest county by total area.

Vance County North Carolina
Map of Vance County, North Carolina

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 42954 people, 16199 households, and 11643 families residing in the county. The population density was 169.4 people per square mile (65.41/kmē), it is the 27th most populated county in terms of population density. There were 18196 housing units at an average density of 71.8 per square mile (27.72/kmē). The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.06. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males. In July 2008, its estimated population was 42891, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 48.81% White, 49.49% Black or African American, 0.28% American Indian, 0.62% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, and 0.78% from two or more races.

Vance County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Vance County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Vance County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $31301, it is North Carolina's 67th wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $36389, it is North Carolina's 26th poorest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $15897, it is 29th poorest county by per capita income in North Carolina.

In 2000, 10894 pupils and students, of which 49.86% are male and 50.14% are female, 25.36% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.54% nursery or pri school, 6.83% kindergarten, 52.14% elementary school, 19.27% high school and 12.23% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Henderson CityVance County8.258.240.01160951953.71513023745
2Kittrell TownVance County0.210.210148711.51779941250
3Middleburg TownVance County0.570.570162284.61155225313
4South Henderson CdpVance County1.941.9401220629.81522126008
YearPopulation
April 2000 census42954
April 2000 Estimate42952
July 2000 Estimate43118
July 2001 Estimate43642
July 2002 Estimate43517
July 2003 Estimate43225
July 2004 Estimate43045
July 2005 Estimate42860
July 2006 Estimate42980
July 2007 Estimate42892
July 2008 Estimate42891
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school5974421039
Kindergarten378366744
Elementary school297927015680
High school106910302099
College or graduate school4099231332
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Vance County, North Carolina$31301$36389$15897
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587