Pender County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pender County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37141
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 141
Geography
- Land Area
- 871.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 62.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 934.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.512556
- Longitude
- -77.888106
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 63,604
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 49,004
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 59,406 | 93.4% |
| Hispanic | 4,192 | 6.6% |
| White | 49,263 | 77.5% |
| Black | 8,054 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 301 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 128 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 47,005 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,996 | 4.1% |
| White | 39,236 | 80.1% |
| Black | 6,898 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 303 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 625 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 65,550
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,479
- Poverty Rate
- 9.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,253
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 49,242 | 75.1% |
| Black | 7,951 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 537 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 43,769
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,182 | 23.3% |
| Republican | 17,737 | 40.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,475 | 35.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,901 | 47.8% |
| Female | 22,843 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,767 | 74.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,785 | 4.1% |
| Black | 5,633 | 12.9% |
| Asian | 235 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 23,081
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,148 | 55.4% |
| Hispanic | 559 | 31.3% |
| Black | 2,550 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 111 | 47.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,074 | 53.0% |
| Female | 12,003 | 52.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,828 (23.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,190 (30.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 31,844
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $310,105
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,404
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 13.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.