The 2000 Census showed that Person County had a population of 35,623 people. This represented 0.44% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 61st most populous county (out of 100 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Person had a population of 37,667 people. This is an increase of 5.74% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 39,464 | +10.78% | +4.77% since 2009 |
2009 | 37,667 | +5.74% | +0.44% since 2008 |
2008 | 37,501 | +5.27% | +0.54% since 2007 |
2007 | 37,298 | +4.7% | +0.6% since 2006 |
2006 | 37,077 | +4.08% | +0.31% since 2005 |
2005 | 36,963 | +3.76% | +0.92% since 2004 |
2004 | 36,627 | +2.82% | +0.26% since 2003 |
2003 | 36,532 | +2.55% | +0.41% since 2002 |
2002 | 36,384 | +2.14% | +1.35% since 2001 |
2001 | 35,901 | +0.78% | +0.78% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 35,623 | The Last Census |
Person County had 15,504 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Person County has a total area<3> of 404.1 square miles [1,046 km²]. Of this total, 392.3 square miles [1,016 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (2.91%) being water (11.78 square miles [30.51 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Person County had a population density of 90.8 people per square mile [35.06 people/km²], making it the state's 55th most densely populated county (out of 100 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Person County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Person and the state of North Carolina. Click here for the Person County QuickFact (QF-37145).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Person County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Caswell | QF-37033 | W | 23,004 | 23,501 | -2.11% |
Durham | QF-37063 | S | 269,706 | 223,314 | 20.77% |
Granville | QF-37077 | E | 57,639 | 48,498 | 18.85% |
Orange | QF-37135 | S | 129,083 | 118,227 | 9.18% |
Halifax (VA) | QF-51083 | N | 35,258 | 37,355 | -5.61% |
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