County profile · North Carolina
Anson County, NC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Anson County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 21,758
- −2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 8,548
- Median household income
- $47,302
- +17.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $148,600
- Jobs located here
- 6,675
- Highest market score
- 72
- Insurance agencies, #413 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 21,758 people live in Anson County, in 8,548 households. Population estimates show Anson County declined 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Anson County is $47,302 a year, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 17.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Anson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Anson County are for insurance agencies (72), auto repair and car care businesses (59) and real estate businesses (58). Anson County ranks #413 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Anson County is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For its number of households, Anson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Anson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Anson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 72 | #413 of 2,272 | 10 | 11.7 | $2.4M | 188 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #780 of 2,401 | 26 | 30.4 | $318K | 118 | 9 |
| Real estate | 58 | #645 of 2,229 | 8 | 9.4 | Index only | 309 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #928 of 2,405 | 23 | 26.9 | $1.1M | 161 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #808 of 2,176 | 7 | 8.2 | Index only | 281 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,094 of 2,378 | 17 | 19.9 | $487K | 109 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,322 of 2,394 | 35 | 40.9 | $215K | 141 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 45 | #1,288 of 2,210 | 7 | 8.2 | $1.8M | 208 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,373 of 2,405 | 52 | 60.8 | $472K | 127 | 32 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 44 | #1,234 of 2,087 | 5 | 5.8 | $2.6M | 202 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,356 of 1,889 | 6 | 7.0 | $4.1M | 99 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 30 | #1,962 of 2,358 | 22 | 25.7 | $1.3M | 53 | 15 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 23 | #2,155 of 2,402 | 26 | 30.4 | $1.7M | 50 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 20 | #2,297 of 2,385 | 27 | 31.6 | $221K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 16 | #2,108 of 2,261 | 15 | 17.5 | $2.9M | 37 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 16 | #2,265 of 2,339 | 16 | 18.7 | $373K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 14 | #1,968 of 2,070 | 8 | 9.4 | $5.5M | 59 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 10 | #2,191 of 2,222 | 16 | 18.7 | $1.5M | 50 | 19 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $1.5M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $335K | 49 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $4.8M | 198 | 15 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $1.4M | 163 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $6.1M | 121 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $1.5M | 170 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $2.1M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $831K | 83 | 9 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.5M | 255 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $1.3M | 194 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $6.4M | 135 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $3.4M | 201 | 6 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $2.5M | 141 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $1.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.3 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $24.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $12.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $19.3M | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $12.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Anson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.3M | $968 | 101 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $27.6M | $3,230 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $24.5M | $2,868 | 70 |
| Groceries | $44.2M | $5,167 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $6M | $699 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.5M | $292 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.9M | $451 | 46 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.5M | $880 | 68 |
| Pets | $5.7M | $669 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.8M | $1,501 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.7M | $2,767 | 141 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.3M | $2,252 | 75 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.1M | $1,183 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $107.1M | $12,530 | 75 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Anson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 21,758−2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 8,548
- Median age
- 42.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 532 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 42
- Median household income
- $47,302+17.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $61,087
- Median home value
- $148,600
- Jobs located here
- 6,675
- Daytime population
- 18,537Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Anson County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Anson County at 21,758 people in 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,548 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 17.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Anson County, NC spend?
Households in Anson County spend about $107.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $44.2M on groceries and $27.6M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Anson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 141, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (46).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Anson County, NC?
Of the business types scored in Anson County, insurance agencies (72), auto repair and car care businesses (59) and real estate businesses (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #413 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Anson County, NC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Anson County is $47,302, 41% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $148,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 18 of the 56 business types have a score in Anson County, each ranked against other counties.
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