New Hanover County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 235,229 | — | #300 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,166 | +0.0% | #831 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,153 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $387,800 | +37.6% | #325 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,417 | +21.8% | #299 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.4% | #1,347 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
New Hanover County has a population of 235,229, making it the #300 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in New Hanover County is $75,166, ranking #831 out of 3,222 counties — 0.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in New Hanover County is $387,800 (+37.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,417/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.4%.
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90.4% of residents in New Hanover County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County, North Carolina has a total population of 235,229, making it the 300th most populous county in the United States. The median age in New Hanover County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in New Hanover County is $75,166, which ranks #831 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in New Hanover County is $387,800, 37.6% above the national median. Renters in New Hanover County pay a median gross rent of $1,417 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In New Hanover County, 45.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
New Hanover County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%).
All data for New Hanover 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.