New Hanover County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
231,214
Male
110,318
47.7%
Female
120,896
52.3%
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
6.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher31.2%
High School or Higher43.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.5%
Married
41.9%
New Hanover County, NC has a population of 231,214 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 77.4% of the population. 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.1% of residents are foreign-born.