New Hanover County, North Carolina
New Hanover County: County in North Carolina, United States
About
New Hanover County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 202,667 and a population density of 239 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 236,613 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wilmington. The county was created 295 years ago in 1728.
Quick Facts about New Hanover County
| Population : | 236,613 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| Twitter username : | newhanoverco |
| Area : | 849 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 42% |
| Land as percent of area : | 58% |
| Named for : | House of Hanover |
| Altitude : | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Capital : | Wilmington |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1729 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:56:32 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 279 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Hanover County is located at 34°10'53"N 77°51'56"W (34.1814100, -77.8656100). It has 2 neighbors: Brunswick County and Pender County.
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The largest city of New Hanover County is Wilmington with a population of 124,794. Other cities include, Ogden population 6,766, Silver Lake population 5,598, Wrightsville Beach population 2,516 and Kure Beach population 2,077. See all New Hanover County cities & populated places.
New Hanover County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Hanover County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 124,794 | The largest city in the state of North Carolina. |
| Masonboro | 14,826 | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Murraysville | 14,215 | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Myrtle Grove | 8,875 | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Kings Grant | 8,278 | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Ogden | 6,766 | Place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Carolina Beach | 6,369 | Town of the United States |
| Silver Lake | 5,598 | City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States |
| Wrightsboro | 4,896 | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Seagate | 4,590 | Census-designated place in the U. |
| Northchase | 3,747 | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Bayshore | 3,393 | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Skippers Corner | 2,785 | Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Wrightsville Beach | 2,516 | City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Kure Beach | 2,077 | City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Sea Breeze | 1,969 | Census designated place |
- Official Website
Official website of New Hanover County
New Hanover County has 2 neighbours.
- Brunswick County county in North Carolina, United States
- Pender County county in North Carolina, United States
- Wilmington
Demographics
The population of New Hanover County increased by 14.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 202,667 | - | census |
| 2011 | 205,966 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 209,045 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 212,921 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 215,963 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 219,422 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 224,809 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 228,728 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 232,256 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 234,473 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 236,613 | 0.9% | estimation process |
People born in New Hanover County (5)
People born in New Hanover County, including politician Timothy Bloodworth, politician Julia Boseman, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Alfred Moore, .
List
- James Moore (Continental Army general, born 1737) he was born in 01/01/1737
- James Fentress he was born in 01/01/1763
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Cabarrus County | 221,479 | County in North Carolina, United States |
