New Hanover County, North Carolina

Total Population: 231,214

County Seat: Wilmington

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Median Home Value

$353,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$72,892

Across all households

Median Age

40.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

44.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)75.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Two or More Races4.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.2%

65 Years and Over

18.7%

Male

47.7%

Female

52.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.2%

No Health Insurance

10.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

44.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

10.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$72,892

Mean Household Income

$103,112

Per Capita Income

$46,083

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$353,700

Median Rent

$1,343/mo

Total Housing Units

117,236

Owner-Occupied

60.7%

Renter-Occupied

39.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Married Couple Households

43.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.0%

Average Household Size

2.20

Broadband Internet Access

91.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

16.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37129.