Vance County, County in North Carolina, US
Vance County spans across 268 square miles of land and water, featuring Henderson as its capital city within the Raleigh-Durham-Cary statistical area.
The county was formed in 1881 from sections of Franklin, Granville, and Warren counties during a period of political reorganization in North Carolina.
The county population includes a diverse mix of residents, with African Americans representing 49 percent and white residents comprising 38 percent of the total inhabitants.
Interstate 85 and US Highway 1 provide direct transportation routes through Vance County, connecting residents to major metropolitan areas in North Carolina.
The KARTS regional transportation system maintains a network of routes throughout Vance County, offering mobility solutions for residents without personal vehicles.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1881
Capital city: Henderson
Shares border with: Mecklenburg County, Warren County, Franklin County, Granville County
Website: http://vancecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 36.36000,-78.41000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
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