Vance County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Vance County - Vance County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Vance County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Vance County located in the map, major cities in Vance county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Vance County, North Carolina

About Vance County, North Carolina

Vance County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Henderson. As per 2020 census, the population of Vance County is 42185 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 270 sq mi (699 km2). Vance County was established on 1881.

Facts about Vance County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / North‑Central North Carolina
County SeatHenderson
Named AfterZebulon Baird Vance (Governor & U.S. Senator)
Established1881 (from parts of Granville, Warren & Franklin counties)
Coordinates~36.37° N, 78.43° W
Total Area~268.69 sq mi
Land Area~252.40 sq mi
Water Area~16.29 sq mi (≈6.1%)
Population (2020)~42,578
Estimated Population (2024)~42,337
Population Rank (NC)Smaller county
Largest CityHenderson
Main Towns & CommunitiesHenderson, Kittrell, Middleburg, Williamsboro, South Henderson, Townsville, Epsom
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Agriculture, Services
Major Geographic FeaturesJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, Roanoke River & tributaries, Piedmont landscape
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForHistoric Henderson courthouse & downtown, Kerr Lake recreation, regional fairs & cultural heritage
Websitehttps://www.vancecounty.org

Top Attractions in Vance County, North Carolina

  • Historic Downtown Henderson – Shops, dining, and heritage buildings.
  • Lake Gaston – Boating, fishing, and water recreation.
  • Vance County Courthouse – Historic landmark.
  • Henderson Riverwalk – Scenic walking and biking trail.
  • Vance County History Center – Local history exhibits.
  • Tar River Greenway – Trails and nature observation.
  • Historic Oxford Road District – Early architecture and heritage.
  • Vance County Fairgrounds – Events and festivals.
  • Motorsports Park Nearby – Racing events.
  • Riverfront Park – Recreation and picnic areas.

Cities & Towns in Vance County, North Carolina

Henderson, Henderson Station, Kittrell, Littleton, Oxford, Vance