Brunswick County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 152,568 | — | #456 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,024 | +2.5% | #725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 56.4 years | +45.0% | #41 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $349,800 | +24.1% | #417 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,351 | +16.2% | #363 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -26.7% | #625 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brunswick County has a population of 152,568, making it the #456 most populous county in the US. The median age is 56.4 years, which is 45.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brunswick County is $77,024, ranking #725 out of 3,222 counties — 2.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Brunswick County is $349,800 (+24.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,351/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.6%.
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92.5% of residents in Brunswick County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Brunswick County, North Carolina
Brunswick County, North Carolina has a total population of 152,568, making it the 456th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brunswick County is 56.4 years, which is 45.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brunswick County is $77,024, which ranks #725 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Brunswick County is $349,800, 24.1% above the national median. Renters in Brunswick County pay a median gross rent of $1,351 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brunswick County, 34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Brunswick County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).
All data for Brunswick County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.