New Hanover County, NC
Living in New Hanover County
Bikeability
27
Walkability
26
Commute
81
Public Transit
16
Affordability
61
Public Safety
84
Airports
15
Hospitals
45
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
49
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Hanover County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Hanover County, NC
New Horizons Elementary School
2 miles, SW
Friends School of Wilmington
2 miles, NE
Cape Fear Academy
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near New Hanover County, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
3 miles, N
Coastal Carolina University
71 miles, W
University of Mount Olive
72 miles, N
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
84 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Hanover County, NC
Wilmington Treatment Center
4 miles, W
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
13 miles, NW
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near New Hanover County, NC
Wilmington International Airport
6 miles, N
Albert J Ellis Airport
47 miles, N
Myrtle Beach International Airport
70 miles, SW
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
77 miles, NE