Pender County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,550 | — | #837 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,396 | +7.0% | #570 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,626 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $299,000 | +6.1% | #631 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,106 | -4.9% | #713 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -22.7% | #733 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pender County has a population of 65,550, making it the #837 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pender County is $80,396, ranking #570 out of 3,222 counties — 7.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Pender County is $299,000 (+6.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,106/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.7%.
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91.2% of residents in Pender County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Pender County, North Carolina
Pender County, North Carolina has a total population of 65,550, making it the 837th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pender County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pender County is $80,396, which ranks #570 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Pender County is $299,000, 6.1% above the national median. Renters in Pender County pay a median gross rent of $1,106 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pender County, 30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.
Pender County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%).
All data for Pender 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.