New Hanover County, North Carolina
Total Population: 231,214
County Seat: Wilmington
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
44.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
10.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.