2023 ACS Census Data · Population 145,889
Brunswick County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 145,889. The median household income is $74,034, 14% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.4%, median home value is $314,700, and 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 38% above the national average.
Population
145,889
2023 estimate
Rank #460 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,034
Household
Rank #768 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$314,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #442 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #526 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% above North Carolina avg·14% above national avg
Poverty Rate
39% above North Carolina avg·37% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below North Carolina avg·15% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$44,565
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
47% above North Carolina avg·50% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
35% above North Carolina avg·36% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
17% above North Carolina avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above North Carolina avg·6% below national avg
Housing Units
93,977
Households
64,436
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,590
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
32% above North Carolina avg·38% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above North Carolina avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.7%
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