Anson County, North Carolina

Anson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,055. Its county seat is Wadesboro.

Anson County
Anson County Courthouse and Confederate Monument in Wadesboro
Motto: 
"Anson County - A great place to call home"
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34.98°N 80.11°W / 34.98; -80.11
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1750
Named forGeorge Anson, Baron Anson
SeatWadesboro
Largest communityWadesboro
Area
  Total537.10 sq mi (1,391.1 km2)
  Land531.46 sq mi (1,376.5 km2)
  Water5.64 sq mi (14.6 km2)  1.05%
Population
 (2020)
  Total22,055
  Estimate 
(2023)
21,897
  Density41.50/sq mi (16.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.co.anson.nc.us
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