New Hanover County's estimated 2026 population is 249,891 with a growth rate of 1.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. New Hanover County is the 11th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 203,295 and has seen a growth of 22.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of New Hanover County includes 77.41% White, 11.27% Black or African American, 3.81% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.41%)
Black or African American (11.27%)
Two or more races (5.89%)
Other race (3.81%)
Asian (1.39%)
Native American (0.21%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178,985 | 77.41% |
| Black or African American | 26,060 | 11.27% |
| Two or more races | 13,627 | 5.89% |
| Other race | 8,813 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 3,204 | 1.39% |
| Native American | 487 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
New Hanover County's average per capita income is $48,503. Household income levels show a median of $72,892. The poverty rate stands at 12.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,975 | $150,826 |
| Families | $99,706 | $132,502 |
| Households | $72,892 | $103,112 |
| Non Families | $47,489 | $63,735 |
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