New Hanover County Summary

Life in New Hanover County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in New Hanover County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in New Hanover County:

  • The population in New Hanover County is 228,134.

  • The median home value in New Hanover County is $412,366.

  • The median income in New Hanover County is $67,515.

  • The median rent in New Hanover County is $1,249.

  • The unemployment rate in New Hanover County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in New Hanover County is 12.7%.

  • The average high in New Hanover County is 73.4° and there are 138.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in New Hanover County

List Of Cities & Towns in New Hanover County

Wilmington, NC Population 116,933

Murraysville, NC Population 16,672

Myrtle Grove, NC Population 12,093

Ogden, NC Population 8,699

Kings Grant, NC Population 8,561

Porters Neck, NC Population 7,165

Carolina Beach, NC Population 6,583

Silver Lake, NC Population 5,858

Northchase, NC Population 5,543

Wrightsboro, NC Population 4,876

Skippers Corner, NC Population 3,599

Bayshore, NC Population 3,066

Wrightsville Beach, NC Population 2,848

Kure Beach, NC Population 2,313

Sea Breeze, NC Population 1,533

Castle Hayne, NC Population 970

Hightsville, NC Population 750

Albany , NC Population 124

Map Of New Hanover County

New Hanover County, NC Weather

  • The average high in New Hanover County is 73.4°.

  • There are 97.95 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 138.9 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:34 hours of sun each day in New Hanover County.

StatNew Hanover County
Mean High73.4
Nice Days97.95
Rainfall138.9
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:34
73.4°
Average High
138.9
Inches of Rain

New Hanover County Photos

Carolina Beach Pier
Source: Wikipedia User Annebethmi | CC BY-SA 3.0
Business On The Boardwalk
Source: Wikipedia User Zach Rudisin | CC BY-SA 3.0
Dunes And Ocean
Source: Wikipedia User Zach Rudisin | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Smithfl | CC BY-SA 3.0

New Hanover County Demographics

Population over time in New Hanover County

The current population in New Hanover County is 228,134. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 225,175 -2.7%
2021 231,448 1.5%
2020 227,938 -

Gender in New Hanover County

  • New Hanover County is 52.1% female with 118,882 female residents.

  • New Hanover County is 47.9% male with 109,251 male residents.

Female
52.1% (118,882)
Male
47.9% (109,251)
Gender New Hanover County NC USA
Female 52.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 47.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in New Hanover County

New Hanover County is:

  • 76.7% White with 174,894 White residents.

  • 11.9% African American with 27,072 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 389 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 2,971 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 939 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 7,978 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.1% Hispanic with 13,857 Hispanic residents.

White
76.7% (174,894)
African American
11.9% (27,072)
American Indian
0.2% (389)
Asian
1.3% (2,971)
Hawaiian
0.0% (34)
Other
0.4% (939)
Two Or More
3.5% (7,978)
Hispanic
6.1% (13,857)

Table: New Hanover County By Race

Race New Hanover County NC USA
White 76.7% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 11.9% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.1% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For New Hanover County, North Carolina

  • 6.1% of households in New Hanover County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in New Hanover County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in New Hanover County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in New Hanover County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in New Hanover County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in New Hanover County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in New Hanover County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in New Hanover County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.6% of households in New Hanover County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.5% of households in New Hanover County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (13,976)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (8,331)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (17,490)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (16,030)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (26,775)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (41,464)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (27,373)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (37,806)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.6% (17,283)
$200,000 or more
9.5% (21,600)
Income New Hanover County NC USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.6% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.5% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in New Hanover County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 19.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in New Hanover County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (6,844)
9-12th Grade
4% (9,125)
High School / GED
19% (43,345)
Some College
20% (45,626)
Associate's Degree
11% (25,094)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (63,877)
Master's Degree
10% (22,813)
Professional Degree
3% (6,844)
Doctorate Degree
2% (4,562)
Education New Hanover County NC USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 7% 6%
High School / GED 19% 25% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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