New Hanover County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
235,229
Median Age
39.9
Male Median
38.4
Female Median
41.2
New Hanover County, North Carolina Population Growth

New Hanover County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +19.2%%.
+19.2%% Growth
New Hanover County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
New Hanover County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.9 | 235,229 |
| 2023 | 40.1 | 231,214 |
| 2022 | 40.2 | 228,134 |
| 2021 | 39.5 | 225,175 |
| 2020 | 39.0 | 231,448 |
| 2019 | 39.1 | 227,938 |
| 2018 | 38.7 | 224,231 |
| 2017 | 38.7 | 219,866 |
| 2016 | 38.4 | 216,430 |
| 2015 | 37.8 | 213,091 |
| 2014 | 37.7 | 209,586 |
| 2013 | 37.6 | 206,403 |
| 2012 | 37.4 | 203,276 |
| 2011 | 37.2 | 200,336 |
| 2010 | 37.2 | 197,272 |
New Hanover County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 13.3% |
| 18–24 | 12.3% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–54 | 24.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65+ | 19.0% |
Dependency Ratios for New Hanover County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 58.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 28.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for New Hanover County, North Carolina
The median age in New Hanover County, North Carolina is 39.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of New Hanover County, North Carolina is 235,229.
In New Hanover County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in New Hanover County, North Carolina is aging.