Onslow County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 207,906 | — | #337 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,148 | -9.3% | #1,328 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 27.7 years | -28.8% | #3,200 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $236,400 | -16.1% | #1,024 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,265 | +8.8% | #458 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.0% | #1,157 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Onslow County has a population of 207,906, making it the #337 most populous county in the US. The median age is 27.7 years, which is 28.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Onslow County is $68,148, ranking #1,328 out of 3,222 counties — 9.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Onslow County is $236,400 (-16.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,265/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.7%.
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90.5% of residents in Onslow County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% below the national rate.
About Onslow County, North Carolina
Onslow County, North Carolina has a total population of 207,906, making it the 337th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Onslow County is 27.7 years, which is 28.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Onslow County is $68,148, which ranks #1,328 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Onslow County is $236,400, 16.1% below the national median. Renters in Onslow County pay a median gross rent of $1,265 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Onslow County, 26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Onslow County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.5%).
All data for Onslow 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.