Brunswick County Population

1790–2026

15,691

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Brunswick County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202615,691-360.23%
202515,727-360.23%
202415,763-230.15%
202315,786-600.38%
202215,846-1190.75%
202115,965+1410.89%
202015,824-3522.18%
201916,176-1130.69%
201816,289-2831.71%
201716,572-350.21%

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Brunswick County Demographics

44.7median age

Median age

Female50.8 yrs
Male40.5 yrs

Adults

13,418
3,539 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults9,879 other adults

Sex

Female 46.4% · 7,352Male 53.6% · 8,489

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 158 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Brunswick County Income

$53,084median household income

Median household income

$53,084

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$37,831

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.9%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Brunswick County Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%35%40%
Never married37%45%28%
Divorced14%13%14%
Widowed9%5%13%
Separated3%2%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201