Onslow County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Onslow County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37133
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 133
Geography
- Land Area
- 762.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 143.11 sq mi
- Total Area
- 905.19 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.763109
- Longitude
- -77.499469
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 204,879
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 153,539
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 177,522 | 86.6% |
| Hispanic | 27,354 | 13.4% |
| White | 135,100 | 65.9% |
| Black | 23,771 | 11.6% |
| Asian | 3,250 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,053 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 266 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,979 | 1.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 135,259 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 18,277 | 11.9% |
| White | 104,865 | 68.3% |
| Black | 20,962 | 13.7% |
| Asian | 4,116 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,238 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 248 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,149 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 207,906
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,484
- Poverty Rate
- 10.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 21,551
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 139,725 | 67.2% |
| Black | 25,041 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 3,934 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 101,350
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 20,850 | 20.6% |
| Republican | 39,136 | 38.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 40,011 | 39.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 47,463 | 46.8% |
| Female | 53,751 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 67,145 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 8,917 | 8.8% |
| Black | 16,763 | 16.5% |
| Asian | 1,057 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 43,366
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 31,360 | 46.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,378 | 26.7% |
| Black | 6,342 | 37.8% |
| Asian | 367 | 34.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 20,549 | 43.3% |
| Female | 22,800 | 42.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 29,535 (26.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 29,721 (24.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 87,354
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $245,238
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,269
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
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.