Vance County, North Carolina
county in North Carolina, United States
Vance County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,578.[1] Its county seat is Henderson.[2]
Vance County | |
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Coordinates: 36°21′56″N 78°24′20″W / 36.365481°N 78.405434°W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
Founded | 1881 |
Named for | Zebulon Baird Vance |
Seat | Henderson |
Largest community | Henderson |
Area | |
• Total | 268.69 sq mi (695.9 km2) |
• Land | 252.40 sq mi (653.7 km2) |
• Water | 16.29 sq mi (42.2 km2) 6.06% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 42,578 |
• Density | 168.69/sq mi (65.13/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Vance County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.