Vance County, North Carolina

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Vance County
Postcard. Vance County Courthouse
Map of North Carolina highlighting Vance County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°22′N 78°25′W / 36.36°N 78.41°W / 36.36; -78.41
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1881
Named forZebulon Baird Vance
SeatHenderson
Largest cityHenderson
Area
 • Total270 sq mi (700 km2)
 • Land254 sq mi (660 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  6.0%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
44,582
 • Density179/sq mi (69/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.vancecounty.org

Vance County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,422.[1] Its county seat is Henderson.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.