Person County, North Carolina: Medicare, senior and household data
Person County, North Carolina has 8,418 residents age 65 and older, 21.3% of its population (Census ACS 2020-2024). 62.1% of its 10,492 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (CMS, February 2026). Median household income is $63,300 and 77.3% of homes are owner-occupied. LeadLoom has 12,844 records available here, 575 of them turning 65 this calendar year.
Records available from LeadLoom
Our inventory
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning 65 in the next 12 months | 575 | #61 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records available now | 12,844 | #61 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records with a phone | 3,362 | #83 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Phone coverage | 26.2% | #88 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Email coverage | 0.0% | #73 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
Medicare market
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage share | 62.1% | #32 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 10,492 | #63 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries ages 65-69 | 2,467 | #60 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| 65+ with Medicare only | 31.2% | #62 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with Medicare and Medicaid | 10.5% | #15 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with employer coverage and Medicare | 14.0% | #53 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ still employed | 16.6% | #39 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with no coverage | 0.1% | #81 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ on VA care only | 0.1% | #20 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Seniors
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ | 8,418 | #63 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Share of residents 65+ | 21.3% | #44 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median age | 44.2 | #44 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ living alone | 32.9% | #14 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Disability, ages 65-74 | 35.9% | #8 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Veterans | 6.6% | #73 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Wealth & retirement
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,300 | #42 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median home value | $213,900 | #55 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with retirement income | 26.9% | #53 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with Social Security | 40.0% | #51 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes owned free and clear | 39.6% | #76 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Average income per tax return | $62,519 | #58 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $100K | 17.2% | #49 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $200K | 2.9% | #60 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with pension or annuity income | 21.7% | #58 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with IRA distributions | 12.3% | #29 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with capital gains | 12.6% | #58 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with taxable Social Security | 18.4% | #49 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Households with SSI | 7.1% | #24 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households on SNAP | 20.5% | #21 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Below 150% of poverty | 26.9% | #38 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Housing
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner share | 77.3% | #25 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.9% | #17 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built before 1970 | 32.7% | #23 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built 2000 or later | 23.3% | #66 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with utility gas | 18.3% | #21 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with electricity | 64.2% | #67 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with fuel oil | 1.0% | #62 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with propane | 13.8% | #31 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Returns deducting property tax | 4.2% | #51 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns claiming an energy credit | 1.4% | #66 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
Health
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.0% | #35 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2% | #54 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| COPD | 9.3% | #53 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Stroke | 4.7% | #38 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cancer | 8.8% | #54 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Arthritis | 31.9% | #47 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High blood pressure | 43.4% | #33 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High cholesterol | 38.3% | #58 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Obesity | 39.0% | #33 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Depression | 25.0% | #43 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cognitive disability | 16.4% | #52 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Mobility disability | 18.4% | #40 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Hearing disability | 8.5% | #60 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Vision disability | 6.7% | #37 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Fair or poor health | 22.8% | #40 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| 65+ with all teeth lost | 19.0% | #30 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Dental visit in the past year | 60.0% | #56 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
Hazards
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural hazard risk | 41.5 | #86 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Expected annual hazard loss | $9,789,291 | #84 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hurricane risk | 72.5 | #68 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Coastal flooding risk | Not applicable | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 | |
| Inland flooding risk | 54.5 | #74 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Wildfire risk | 20.9 | #96 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Tornado risk | 54.9 | #69 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hail risk | 54.1 | #45 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Strong wind risk | 42.7 | #72 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Winter weather risk | 67.7 | #52 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Heat wave risk | 66.4 | #38 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Earthquake risk | 58.8 | #61 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Drought risk | 74.0 | #21 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Lightning risk | 44.7 | #77 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
Community
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | #68 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.1% | #75 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 6.3% | #61 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Black residents | 25.8% | #33 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Asian residents | 0.1% | #91 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| White residents | 64.2% | #53 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Diversity index | 51.6 | #51 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
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About this data
Inventory figures count the LeadLoom records that can be bought right now, after sold, reserved and opted-out records are removed; they refresh within a minute of any sale. Every other figure is a published statistic about the area, never a fact about a person: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment (February 2026), CDC PLACES model-based estimates, the FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) and IRS Statistics of Income (tax year 2022).
Cite as: TheWoob Explorer, "Person County, North Carolina", https://explorer.thewoob.com/explorer/NC/Person, retrieved 2026-10-19. Compiled data licensed CC BY 4.0; government source data is public domain.
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