Anson County, North Carolina

Anson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,948.[1] Its county seat is Wadesboro.[2]

Anson County
U.S. county
Anson County Courthouse in Wadesboro
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°58′N 80°06′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1750
Named forGeorge Anson, Baron Anson
SeatWadesboro
Largest townWadesboro
Area
 • Total537 sq mi (1,390 km2)
 • Land531 sq mi (1,380 km2)
 • Water5.6 sq mi (15 km2)  1.1%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
24,446
 • Density51/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.co.anson.nc.us

History

The county was formed in 1750 from Bladen County. It was named for George Anson, Baron Anson, a British admiral, who circumnavigated the globe from 1740 to 1744, and later became First Lord of the Admiralty. Anson purchased land in the state.[3]

Like its parent county Bladen, Anson County was originally a vast territory with indefinite northern and western boundaries. Reductions in its extent began in 1753, when the northern part of it became Rowan County. In 1762 the western part of Anson County became Mecklenburg County. In 1779 the northern part of what remained of Anson County became Montgomery County, and the part east of the Pee Dee River became Richmond County. Finally, in 1842 the western part of Anson County was combined with the southeastern part of Mecklenburg County to become Union County.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 537 square miles (1,390 km2), of which 531 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 5.6 square miles (15 km2) (1.1%) is water.[5]

National protected area

Major highways

Law and government

Anson County is a member of the regional Centralina Council of Governments.[6]

As of the 2000 Census, Anson County is located entirely in North Carolina's 9th congressional district, which is currently represented by Republican Dan Bishop.

Presidential election results
Presidential election results[7]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 42.7% 4,506 55.6% 5,859 1.7% 180
2012 37.0% 4,166 62.4% 7,019 0.6% 71
2008 39.2% 4,207 60.2% 6,456 0.7% 70
2004 41.2% 3,796 58.7% 5,413 0.2% 16
2000 39.6% 3,161 60.0% 4,792 0.4% 32
1996 28.8% 2,193 64.2% 4,890 7.0% 530
1992 27.3% 2,334 61.7% 5,269 11.0% 936
1988 36.5% 2,782 63.3% 4,831 0.3% 20
1984 42.5% 3,719 57.3% 5,015 0.3% 26
1980 27.8% 1,968 70.2% 4,973 2.1% 146
1976 25.0% 1,608 74.7% 4,796 0.3% 18
1972 60.9% 3,551 37.5% 2,188 1.6% 94
1968 18.4% 1,474 37.1% 2,969 44.6% 3,571
1964 29.3% 1,721 70.7% 4,144
1960 27.9% 1,597 72.1% 4,120
1956 31.3% 1,640 68.7% 3,598
1952 30.8% 1,843 69.2% 4,143
1948 12.1% 447 72.5% 2,692 15.4% 572
1944 12.5% 510 87.5% 3,582
1940 7.5% 371 92.5% 4,552
1936 7.6% 381 92.4% 4,629
1932 5.0% 223 94.9% 4,252 0.1% 5
1928 19.8% 726 80.2% 2,947
1924 8.6% 225 90.5% 2,372 1.0% 25
1920 12.0% 433 88.0% 3,175
1916 12.8% 301 87.2% 2,046
1912 7.2% 125 86.0% 1,487 6.8% 118

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
17905,133—
18008,14658.7%
18108,8318.4%
182012,53441.9%
183014,09512.5%
184015,0777.0%
185013,489−10.5%
186013,6641.3%
187012,428−9.0%
188017,99444.8%
189020,02711.3%
190021,8709.2%
191025,46516.4%
192028,33411.3%
193029,3493.6%
194028,443−3.1%
195026,781−5.8%
196024,962−6.8%
197023,488−5.9%
198025,6499.2%
199023,474−8.5%
200025,2757.7%
201026,9486.6%
Est. 201924,466[8]−9.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2014[1]

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 25,275 people, 9,204 households, and 6,663 families residing in the county. The population density was 48 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 10,221 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 51.64% Black or African American, 48.53% White, 0.45% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,204 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.80% were married couples living together, 19.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,849, and the median income for a family was $35,870. Males had a median income of $27,297 versus $20,537 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,853. About 15.50% of families and 17.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.90% of those under age 18 and 16.70% of those age 65 or over.

Education

There are 11 schools in the Anson County Schools system that serve the students of the county.[14]

South Piedmont Community College has a campus on Highway 74 near Polkton that serves Anson County residents.

Communities
Pee Dee National Wildlife RefugeAnsonvilleLilesvilleMcFarlanMorvenPeachlandPolktonWadesboro
Clickable map of Anson County, North Carolina With Municipal labels (interactive map)

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Anson County.[15]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Wadesboro Town 5,813
2 Polkton Town 3,375
3 Ansonville Town 631
4 Lilesville Town 536
5 Morven Town 511
6 Peachland Town 437
7 McFarlan Town 117

Notable people

Steven Spielberg filmed The Color Purple mostly in Lilesville, and a large white farmhouse (the Huntley house, which is located in Lilesville, NC and is an old farmhouse located few miles off Highway 74) was used extensively as the main exterior location in that film. Most of the town scenes were done in nearby Marshville, NC in Union County, NC which is a small town in the county directly to the west of Anson County; the store is an actual store called Apple Jacks and dirt was laid out of over pavement during filming.

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Gannett (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names (PDF). Washington DC: United States Geological Survey. p. 26.
  4. Medley, Mary Louise (1976). Anson County Historical Association (ed.). "History of Anson County, North Carolina, 1750-1976". Heritage Printer, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  6. "Centralina Council of Governments". Retrieved August 10, 2019.
  7. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  8. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  9. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  10. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  11. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  12. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  14. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Anson County Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  15. "2010 U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
  16. Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.

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