New Hanover County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- New Hanover County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37129
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 192.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 136.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 328.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.183445
- Longitude
- -77.864204
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 226,782
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 185,511
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 213,151 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 13,630 | 6.0% |
| White | 176,858 | 78.0% |
| Black | 25,664 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 2,401 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 294 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 887 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 177,959 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 7,550 | 4.1% |
| White | 150,647 | 81.2% |
| Black | 22,651 | 12.2% |
| Asian | 2,718 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,821 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 491 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 235,229
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,133
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 28,247
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 180,170 | 76.6% |
| Black | 25,672 | 10.9% |
| Asian | 3,250 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 161,465
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 46,540 | 28.8% |
| Republican | 49,523 | 30.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 64,060 | 39.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 74,619 | 46.2% |
| Female | 86,701 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 120,914 | 74.9% |
| Hispanic | 6,538 | 4.0% |
| Black | 18,639 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 1,856 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 93,242
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 74,591 | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,622 | 40.1% |
| Black | 7,746 | 41.6% |
| Asian | 867 | 46.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 42,472 | 56.9% |
| Female | 50,736 | 58.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 24,539 (15.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 74,556 (44.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 120,050
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $400,016
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,498
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 19.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.