Pender County's 2026 population is estimated at 73,519, reflecting a 2.4% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pender County is the 38th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 52,415 and has grown 40.26% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 39.9 years
There are 50,840 adults, (11,932 of whom are seniors) in Pender County.
Female: 32,298 (49.3%)
Male: 33,252 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Pender County includes 75.12% White, 12.13% Black or African American, 5.71% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,242 | 75.12% |
| Black or African American | 7,951 | 12.13% |
| Two or more races | 3,883 | 5.92% |
| Other race | 3,744 | 5.71% |
| Asian | 537 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 193 | 0.29% |
Pender County 's average per capita income is $48,851. Household income levels show a median of $80,396. The poverty rate stands at 9.73%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,056 | $128,437 |
| Families | $100,236 | $119,884 |
| Households | $80,396 | $101,635 |
| Non Families | $46,191 | $59,750 |
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