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New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City
A Census profile of the New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City Public Use Microdata Area in North Carolina, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 179,794 people, with a median household income of $71,068 and a median age of 41.7.
How New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City compares to North Carolina
- Median household income here is $71,068, $3,045 below the North Carolina figure of $74,113.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 49.0%, 11.5% above the North Carolina figure of 37.5%.
- Homeownership here is 57.4%, 9.5% below the North Carolina figure of 66.9%.
- The poverty rate here is 12.7%, 0.1% above the North Carolina figure of 12.6%.
New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City vs. North Carolina vs. the U.S.
Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The NC and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.
| Economic | This PUMA | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,068 | $74,113 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $65,423 | $61,965 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.7% | 12.6% | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Education | This PUMA | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.0% | 37.5% |
| Health | This PUMA | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 5.5% | 8.7% | |
| Private insurance | 73.2% | 67.1% | |
| Public insurance | 37.5% | 37.4% | |
| With a disability | 14.1% | 14.3% |
| Commute | This PUMA | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 21 min | 26 min | |
| Drove to work | 74.8% | 80.6% | |
| Public transit to work | 0.1% | 0.8% | |
| Worked from home | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Housing | This PUMA | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $400,000 | $308,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,504 | $1,355 | |
| Rent as % of income | 35.0% | 30.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 57.4% | 66.9% | |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 6 | 6 | |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1990 | |
| Vehicles per household | 1.7 | 2 | |
| No vehicle | 5.7% | 5.6% | |
| Single-family detached | 59.1% | 66.0% | |
| Broadband internet | 96.2% | 95.3% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | NC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 179,794 | 11,046,024 | |
| Average age | 41.7 | 39.8 | |
| Married (15+) | 44.4% | 49.0% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% | 12.0% | |
| Black | 12.6% | 19.5% | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.6% |
New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City — FAQ
What is the population of the New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA?+
The New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA in North Carolina has a population of 179,794, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City, NC?+
Median household income in the New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA is $71,068, compared with $74,113 across North Carolina and $83,310 nationally.
What is a PUMA?+
A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. North Carolina contains 76 PUMAs.
Where does this New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City data come from?+
These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.