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New Hanover County Schools
New Hanover County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 235,229. The median household income is $75,166 and the median age is 39.9.
235,229
Population
1224
People / sq mi
$75,166
Median Income
39.9
Median Age
New Hanover County Schools covers 192 sq mi of land at 1223.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$75,166
Median Household Income
$48,592
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$387,800
Median Home Value
$1,417
Median Rent
61.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.0%
High School+
45.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Hanover County Schools serves a community with a population of 235,229 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in New Hanover County Schools is $75,166, with a per capita income of $48,592. The poverty rate is 7.5%.
New Hanover County Schools is 76.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 51.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In New Hanover County Schools, 94.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in New Hanover County Schools is $387,800, with a median rent of $1,417. The homeownership rate is 61.4%.
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Data for New Hanover County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3703330).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.