Onslow County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Onslow County, North Carolina
Onslow County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
207,906
Median Age
27.7
Male Median
25.0
Female Median
31.4
Onslow County, North Carolina Population Growth

Onslow County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +22.9%%.
+22.9%% Growth
Onslow County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Onslow County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.7 | 207,906 |
| 2023 | 27.1 | 208,537 |
| 2022 | 26.9 | 203,686 |
| 2021 | 26.9 | 201,597 |
| 2020 | 26.5 | 198,377 |
| 2019 | 26.4 | 195,069 |
| 2018 | 26.2 | 193,912 |
| 2017 | 26.0 | 192,685 |
| 2016 | 26.4 | 185,755 |
| 2015 | 26.1 | 183,753 |
| 2014 | 25.9 | 182,921 |
| 2013 | 25.8 | 179,935 |
| 2012 | 25.8 | 176,461 |
| 2011 | 25.7 | 172,917 |
| 2010 | 25.5 | 169,207 |
Onslow County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 8.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.7% |
| 18–24 | 20.2% |
| 25–34 | 16.9% |
| 35–54 | 19.7% |
| 55–64 | 8.2% |
| 65+ | 10.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Onslow County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 53.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 15.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Onslow County, North Carolina
The median age in Onslow County, North Carolina is 27.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Onslow County, North Carolina is 207,906.
In Onslow County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 10.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Onslow County, North Carolina is aging.