County profile · North Carolina
Person County, NC market data
How Person County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 40,636
- +3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 16,063
- Median household income
- $63,300
- +24.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $213,900
- Jobs located here
- 9,989
- Highest market score
- 84
- Insurance agencies, #139 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Person County has an estimated 40,636 people and 16,063 households. Population estimates show Person County grew 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Person County is $63,300, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Person County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Of the business types scored in Person County, insurance agencies (84), bakeries and dessert shops (80) and sit-down restaurants (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #139 of 2,272 scored counties.
Person County is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (68% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Person County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Person 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 | 84 | #139 of 2,272 | 15 | 9.3 | $3.1M | 249 | 12 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 80 | #83 of 1,889 | 5 | 3.1 | $11.2M | 271 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #193 of 2,405 | 55 | 34.2 | $1M | 154 | 14 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 74 | #107 of 2,176 | 16 | 10.0 | Index only | 263 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 74 | #266 of 2,405 | 106 | 66.0 | $529K | 143 | 46 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 72 | #252 of 2,063 | 11 | 6.8 | $5.1M | 138 | 4 |
| Real estate | 71 | #187 of 2,229 | 20 | 12.5 | Index only | 264 | 13 |
| Spas and skin care | 69 | #240 of 1,769 | 6 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 254 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 68 | #300 of 1,656 | 6 | 3.7 | $2.8M | 157 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #404 of 2,394 | 53 | 33.0 | $316K | 207 | 22 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #398 of 2,200 | 16 | 10.0 | $831K | 95 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #519 of 2,070 | 9 | 5.6 | $10.2M | 110 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #489 of 2,339 | 23 | 14.3 | $581K | 135 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 64 | #566 of 2,210 | 21 | 13.1 | $1.3M | 153 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #476 of 1,886 | 12 | 7.5 | $1.4M | 142 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #613 of 2,087 | 16 | 10.0 | $1.8M | 139 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #704 of 2,222 | 18 | 11.2 | $3.1M | 102 | 26 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #715 of 2,358 | 25 | 15.6 | $2.2M | 92 | 26 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 60 | #490 of 1,771 | 11 | 6.8 | $2M | 120 | 31 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 59 | #693 of 2,385 | 45 | 28.0 | $297K | 140 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 56 | #763 of 2,088 | 13 | 8.1 | $796K | 120 | 8 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #955 of 2,378 | 36 | 22.4 | $470K | 106 | 20 |
| Auto repair and car care | 55 | #977 of 2,401 | 60 | 37.4 | $282K | 105 | 27 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | #658 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 98 | 7 |
| Gyms | 53 | #783 of 1,792 | 6 | 3.7 | $1.7M | 133 | 8 |
| Pizza | 52 | #960 of 2,090 | 15 | 9.3 | $3.7M | 74 | 26 |
| Nail salons | 51 | #662 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 50 | #709 of 1,472 | 9 | 5.6 | $296K | 44 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 50 | #783 of 1,530 | 8 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 85 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 50 | #1,034 of 2,057 | 19 | 11.8 | $2.3M | 93 | 30 |
| Child care and preschools | 49 | #858 of 1,611 | 9 | 5.6 | $729K | 73 | 9 |
| Car washes and detailing | 48 | #790 of 1,451 | 9 | 5.6 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 47 | #792 of 1,493 | 10 | 6.2 | $2.2M | 76 | 22 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 43 | #1,490 of 2,402 | 42 | 26.1 | $2.2M | 65 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,242 of 1,707 | 12 | 7.5 | $3.6M | 75 | 19 |
| Barbershops | 37 | #979 of 1,356 | 9 | 5.6 | $1.5M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 35 | #1,007 of 1,302 | 8 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 67 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 35 | #1,037 of 1,334 | 7 | 4.4 | $1.5M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 34 | #1,690 of 2,261 | 28 | 17.4 | $3.3M | 42 | 7 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 137 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $10.7M | 89 | 11 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $3.3M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.5 | $3.3M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.9 | $14.3M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $14.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $28.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $16.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $22.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $16.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 6 |
| 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 | 8 |
Household spending in Person 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 | $16.9M | $1,054 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $55M | $3,425 | 132 |
| Food away from home | $56.1M | $3,494 | 86 |
| Groceries | $92.2M | $5,737 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $13.4M | $832 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6.6M | $409 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $10.3M | $644 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $16.8M | $1,043 | 81 |
| Pets | $13.3M | $827 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $28.3M | $1,763 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $46.9M | $2,917 | 149 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $42.8M | $2,662 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.1M | $1,378 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $229.1M | $14,262 | 86 |
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 Person County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 40,636+3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 16,063
- Median age
- 43.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 392 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 101
- Median household income
- $63,300+24.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $87,375
- Median home value
- $213,900
- Jobs located here
- 9,989
- Daytime population
- 32,063Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Person County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Person County at 40,636 people in 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 16,063 households. Median household income rose 24.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Person County, NC spend?
Households in Person County spend about $229.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $92.2M on groceries and $56.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Person County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 149, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Person County, NC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Person County are for insurance agencies (84), bakeries and dessert shops (80) and sit-down restaurants (77). Person County ranks #139 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Person County, NC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Person County is $63,300 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $213,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Person County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (68% 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. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in Person County, each ranked against other counties.
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