2023 ACS Census Data · Population 231,214
New Hanover County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 231,214. The median household income is $72,892, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.4%, median home value is $353,700, and 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 86% above the national average.
Population
231,214
2023 estimate
Rank #304 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,892
Household
Rank #826 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$353,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #326 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
44.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #166 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.
52.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
19% above North Carolina avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above North Carolina avg·17% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
15% above North Carolina avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$46,083
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
65% above North Carolina avg·69% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
43% above North Carolina avg·45% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% below North Carolina avg·17% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
29% below North Carolina avg·40% below national avg
Housing Units
117,236
Households
102,376
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,799
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
78% above North Carolina avg·86% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% above North Carolina avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.9%
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