Population Demographics

Data calculated in 2016 from the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP). More details can be found at www.countyhealthrankings.org.

Regional Ethnicity Breakdown by County (%)

Ethnicity Breakdown by Percentage of County Population

Data calculated in 2016 from the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Median Household Income is the income where half of households in a county earn more and half of households earn less.

Income by Census Tract

In 2016, the census tract with the highest Median Household Income in New Hanover County, NC was Census Tract 117.03 with a value of $120,109, followed by Census Tract 123 and Census Tract 120.04, with respective values of $102,690 and $101,136. The following map shows all of the census tracts in New Hanover County, NC colored by their Median Household Income.

Brunswick County:

In 2016, the census tract with the highest Median Household Income in Brunswick County, NC was Census Tract 203.07 with a value of $93,523, followed by Census Tract 203.04 and Census Tract 202.02, with respective values of $79,533 and $73,005. The following map shows all of the census tracts in Brunswick County, NC colored by their Median Household Income.

Pender County:

In 2016, the census tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pender County, NC was Census Tract 201.02 with a value of $81,250, followed by Census Tract 202.02 and Census Tract 201.01, with respective values of $70,634 and $61,250. The following map shows all of the census tracts in Pender County, NC colored by their Median Household Income.

North Carolina:

In 2016, the county with the highest Median Household Income in North Carolina was Wake County, NC with a value of $70,620, followed by Union County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $67,194 and $61,130. The following map shows all of the counties in North Carolina colored by their Median Household Income.

Income Inequality

Income Inequality is the ratio of household income at the 80th percentile to that at the 20th percentile, i.e., when the incomes of all households in a county are listed from highest to lowest, the 80th percentile is the level of income at which only 20% of households have higher incomes, and the 20th percentile is the level of income at which only 20% of households have lower incomes. A higher inequality ratio indicates greater division between the top and bottom ends of the income spectrum.

Income inequality within US communities can have broad health impacts, including increased risk of mortality, poor health, and increased cardiovascular disease risks. Inequalities in a community can accentuate differences in social class and status and serve as a social stressor. Communities with greater income inequality can experience a loss of social connectedness, as well as decreases in trust, social support, and a sense of community for all residents.

Calculated in 2012 - 2016 from the American Community Survey (ACS).

New Hanover County:

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Hanover County, NC (37,167 out of 210,024 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 14%. The largest demographic living in poverty is Female 18-24, followed by Male 18-24 and then Female 25-34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Brunswick County:

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brunswick County, NC (17,992 out of 118,103 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 14%. The largest demographic living in poverty is Female 25-34, followed by Female 55-64 and then Female 35-44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Pender County:

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pender County, NC (10,304 out of 55,126 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 14%. The largest demographic living in poverty is Female 25-34, followed by Female 18-24 and then Female 45-54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

North Carolina:

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Carolina (1.52M out of 9.9M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 14%. The largest demographic living in poverty is Female 25-34, followed by Female 18-24 and then Female 35-44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Unemployment is the percentage of the civilian labor force, age 16 and older, that is unemployed but seeking work. Data collected in 2016 by The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Uninsured Adults

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Uninsured Children

Uninsured Children is the percentage of the population under age 19 that has no health insurance coverage. Data collected in 2015 by the US Census Bureau's Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) program.

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Uninsured - All

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• Total population with health insurance: 86%
• Private insurance purchased/workplace: 60%

Pender County:

• 18% of residents do not have health coverage

High School Graduation

High School Graduation is the percentage of the ninth-grade cohort in public schools that graduates from high school in four years. Data represents 2014-2015.

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Some College

Some College is the percentage of the population ages 25-44 with some post-secondary education, such as enrollment in vocational/technical schools, junior colleges, or four-year colleges. It includes individuals who pursued education following high school but did not receive a degree. Data collected from 2012-2016 by the American Community Survey (ACS)

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This table below shows the 2017 estimated veteran population by county.

Source: Geographic Distribution of Veterans Affairs Expenditures, National Center for Veteran Analysis and Statistics (Department of Veterans Affairs)
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