North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 235,229 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,223 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $75,166 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,592 |
| Median Home Value | $387,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 120,050 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 64,383 (53.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 40,473 (33.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15,194 (12.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 104,856 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Family Households | 57,814 (55.1%) |
The table below compares New Hanover County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 10 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 3 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 17 | 84th |
| Per Capita Income | # 7 | 94th |
| Diversity Index | # 64 | 37th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
