In Anson, North Carolina, the median home price is $139,158; median household income is $47,302; the population is 22,289; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 427.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Anson at a glance
Population
22,289
Median Household Income
$47,302
Typical Home Value
$139,158
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
427.6
Avg Commute Time
29.4
About Anson
Anson has a population of 22,289. The median home value is $139,158, 59% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $47,302 (35% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Wadesboro, Lanesboro, and Lilesville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Anson
8 towns, by population.
Anson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Anson?
- Anson has a population of 22,289 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Anson?
- The median home value in Anson is $139,158. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Anson?
- Median household income in Anson is $47,302 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Anson in?
- Anson is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Anson?
- Anson contains 8 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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