New Hanover County, NC

Living in New Hanover County

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 26
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 20
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Schools 49
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Residents

228k Population +31k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate21%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$244k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$881 Median Monthly Rent +$170 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity89%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in New Hanover County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in New Hanover County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 4 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 80 7 0
Sep 74 7 0
Oct 65 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 48 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Hanover County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding56
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding58
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near New Hanover County, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near New Hanover County, NC

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Cape Fear Academy
2 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near New Hanover County, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near New Hanover County, NC

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Airports

Airports near New Hanover County, NC

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