Person County offers a dedicated, diverse, and adaptable workforce that powers our growing industries. With strong roots in manufacturing, healthcare, and education, our labor force combines hands-on experience with a commitment to lifelong learning and productivity.  With the ability to pull in a highly skilled workforce from a population of 1,000,000+ within a 50-mile radius, Person County is well suited to host nearly any industrial sector.  Along with this asset, Piedmont Community College and Person County Schools teach and train an employment-ready workforce to meet the needs of our existing and relocating industries.  

Customized Training

Person County is in high gear when it comes to customized training.  For new and existing industry, Piedmont Community College offers a full spectrum of workforce services to include customized training for specific industries.  Thanks to funding from North Carolina Community College Custom Training program, these services can be free of charge. 

Key Workforce Statistics for Person County

Labor Force Size: ~20,400
Unemployment Rate: 3.3% (March 2025)
Median Household Income: $58,991
Labor Force Participation Rate: 61.5%

Review Person County's workforce profile from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. 

Person County Demographics

Person County has a population of 39,097 with 8,134 residing in Roxboro, the county seat and Person County's only municipality.  Person County is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill MSA.  Review Person County's profile provided by the United States Census Bureau for a more in-depth dive of Person County's demographics.