Statistics for New Hanover County
Latest official figures for New Hanover County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 245,959 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.9 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 2,220 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 2,316 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 9.07 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 9.47 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.3 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 11.7 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 75,166 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 21,041.1 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.8 % | 2024 |