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Population Review

New Hanover County, NC — Population & Demographics

New Hanover County, NC has a population of 231,214. The median household income is $72,892 and the median age is 40.1.

231,214

Population

$72,892

Median Income

$353,700

Median Home Value

40.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White77.4%
Black or African American11.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$72,892

Median Household Income

$46,083

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$353,700

Median Home Value

$1,343

Median Rent

60.7%

Homeownership

Education

93.6%

High School+

44.8%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

New Hanover County, NC has a population of 231,214 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in New Hanover County, NC is $72,892.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.