Brunswick County's 2026 population is estimated at 181,626, reflecting a 4.16% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Brunswick County is the 18th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 108,070 and has grown 68.06% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 56.4 years
Female: 57.6 years
Male: 55.1 years
There are 131,147 adults, (51,604 of whom are seniors) in Brunswick County.
Female: 79,228 (51.9%)
Male: 73,340 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Brunswick County includes 81.71% White, 8.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124,657 | 81.71% |
| Black or African American | 12,809 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 9,323 | 6.11% |
| Other race | 4,230 | 2.77% |
| Asian | 1,020 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 505 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.02% |
Brunswick County 's average per capita income is $46,164. Household income levels show a median of $77,024. The poverty rate stands at 9.23%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,353 | $121,736 |
| Families | $89,188 | $111,430 |
| Households | $77,024 | $100,289 |
| Non Families | $48,818 | $70,673 |
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