North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 207,906 (100%) |
| Population Density | 273 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 55 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,148 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,305 |
| Median Home Value | $236,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 87,354 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 47,971 (54.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,294 (31.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12,089 (13.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 75,265 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 53,022 (70.4%) |
The table below compares Onslow 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 | # 13 | 88th |
| Population Density | # 21 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 26 | 75th |
| Per Capita Income | # 57 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 40 | 61st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
