Anson

Anson County represents the best of both worlds – open, tranquil spaces in the rolling hills of the Piedmont and a dedicated business community.

The textile industry’s struggle in the past decade has only made Anson’s industrial and business community more determined to seek innovative solutions to improve the economic climate. Expanding and upgrading existing businesses is as much a focus as attracting new ones. 

As might be expected in this largely rural county, Ansonians find their entertainment out of doors through community parks, an 18-hole golf course, and fishing, hunting, and boating opportunities. However, access to “big city” amenities is only minutes away.



Total Population 25,381
Total Households 9,087
Average Age 39
Age % The Population
0-14 years 19%
15-24 years 13%
25-34 years 13%
35-44 years 14%
45-54 years 14%
55-64 years 12%
65+ years 15%
*Source: ESRI 2008
Year Median HHI PCI
2000 $29,842 $14,853
2008 $36,493 $18,076
2013 $38,807 $19,220
*Source: Experian/Applied Geographic Solutions
Level Total %
Less than High School 4,448 26%
High School Graduate 7,182 41%
Some College 2,859 16%
Associates Degree 1,185 7%
Bachelor's Degree 1,255 7%
Master's Degree 523 3%
*Source: ESRI 2008
Industry Emp.
Labor Force 10,635
Employed 9,285
Unemployed 1,350
Unemployment Rate 12.7%
*Source: ESRI 2008
Hornwood Inc.
Wade Manufacturing
Coffing Hoists
Triangle Brick
CMH Flooring
*Source: Charlotte USA regional counties
Industry Emp. % Emp.
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining 442 4.8%
Construction 681 7.4%
Manufacturing 2,016 21.9%
Transportation, Utilities 423 4.6%
Information 83 0.9%
Wholesale Trade 313 3.4%
Retail Trade 893 9.7%
Fire 221 2.4%
Services 3,554 38.6%
Public Administration 589 6.4%
*Source: Experian/Applied Geographic Solutions
Ms. Misty Harris
Anson County EDC
P.O. Box 339
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Fax: 704-694-3138
Phone: 704-694-9513
www.ansonedc.org
mharris@co.anson.nc.us