New Hanover County's estimated 2026 population is 248,583 with a growth rate of 1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New Hanover County is the 12th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 203,295 and has seen a growth of 22.28% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 193,107 adults, (44,810 of whom are seniors) in New Hanover County.
Female: 123,289 (52.4%)
Male: 111,940 (47.6%)
The racial composition of New Hanover County includes 76.59% White, 10.91% Black or African American, 3.98% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180,170 | 76.59% |
| Black or African American | 25,672 | 10.91% |
| Two or more races | 16,326 | 6.94% |
| Other race | 9,364 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 3,250 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 405 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.02% |
New Hanover County's average per capita income is $50,865. Household income levels show a median of $75,166. The poverty rate stands at 12.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,717 | $157,886 |
| Families | $104,024 | $138,547 |
| Households | $75,166 | $107,828 |
| Non Families | $50,425 | $67,271 |
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