Onslow County, NC

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2021 Population

201,597

1.62% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

26.9

1.51% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

7.23% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,732

6.15% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$169,100

4.13% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,404

1.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Onslow County, NC had a population of 202k people with a median age of 26.9 and a median household income of $54,732. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Onslow County, NC grew from 198,377 to 201,597, a 1.62% increase and its median household income grew from $51,560 to $54,732, a 6.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Onslow County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.34%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.44%).

None of the households in Onslow County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Onslow County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Onslow County, NC are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,485 degrees awarded in 2021) and Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville (460817) (186 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Onslow County, NC was $169,100, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in Onslow County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Onslow County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Onslow County, NC borders Carteret County, NC, Duplin County, NC, Jones County, NC, and Pender County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Onslow County, NC is home to a population of 202k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.81% of Onslow County, NC residents were born outside of the country (7.67k people).

In 2021, there were 4.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Onslow County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Onslow County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Onslow County, NC was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Onslow County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Onslow County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 404
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.7k ± 1k
White (Hispanic)
13.5k ± 1.16k

13.1%

Hispanic Population

26.3k people

13.1% of the people in Onslow County, NC are hispanic (26.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Onslow County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

3.81%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.67k people

3.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.5k people

As of 2021, 3.81% of Onslow County, NC residents (7.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Onslow County, NC was 3.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Onslow County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
14,570 ± 1,366
Gulf War (1990s)
3,523 ± 543
Vietnam
3,261 ± 414

Onslow County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Onslow County, NC employs 66.4k people. The largest industries in Onslow County, NC are Retail Trade (9,818 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,620 people), and Educational Services (6,907 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,833), Utilities ($58,217), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($53,053).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

66.4k

2021 Value

± 2,816

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 5.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Onslow County, NC grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 65.4k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Onslow County, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (8,432 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,133 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (6,073 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Onslow County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.4k

2021 Value

± 2,816

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 5.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Onslow County, NC grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 65.4k employees to 66.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Onslow County, NC, are Retail Trade (9,818 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,620 people), and Educational Services (6,907 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Onslow County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Onslow County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,043

Median earning men ± $1,792

$25,646

Median earning women ± $1,520

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,790), Public Administration ($49,864), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,978).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,844), Public Administration ($42,763), and Information ($38,790).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

925
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
692
Retail Trade
644
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$512k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$266k
Retail Trade
$216k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Onslow County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.08%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.08%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Onslow County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Onslow County, NC awarded 1,671 degrees. The student population of Onslow County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,352 male students and 2,394 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Onslow County, NC are White (1,064 and 64%), followed by Black or African American (293 and 17.6%), Hispanic or Latino (181 and 10.9%), and Asian (53 and 3.19%).

The largest universities in Onslow County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,485 and 88.9%) and Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville (460817) (186 and 11.1%).

The most popular majors in Onslow County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (418 and 25%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (93 and 5.57%), and HVAC Maintenance (83 and 4.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,746 students enrolled in Onslow County, NC, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,146 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
418 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
32 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Onslow County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 418 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Onslow County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Carolina Community College
1,485 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville (460817)
186 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Carolina Community College with 1,485 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 795 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Onslow County, NC, which is 0.908 times less than the 876 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,064 degrees mean that there were 3.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 293 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,098) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Onslow County, NC was $169,100 in 2021, which is 0.69 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,400 to $169,100, a 4.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Onslow County, NC is 56.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Onslow County, NC have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Onslow County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Onslow County, NC is $54,732. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Onslow County, NC was Census Tract 4.01 with a value of $78,317, followed by Census Tract 4.03 and Census Tract 14, with respective values of $75,000 and $68,947.

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Onslow County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.2%.

Housing

Property

$169,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,419

$39,341

Median Property Taxes

±$2,015

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Onslow County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Onslow County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.8%

Homeownership

2021

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.8% of the housing units in Onslow County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Onslow County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4.01
Census Tract 4.03
Census Tract 14

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Onslow County, NC was Census Tract 4.01 with a value of $78,317, followed by Census Tract 4.03 and Census Tract 14, with respective values of $75,000 and $68,947.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Onslow County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,732

Median Household Income

± $2,443

69.2k

Number of Households

± 2,854

In 2021, the median household income of the 69.2k households in Onslow County, NC grew to $54,732 from the previous year's value of $51,560.

The following chart displays the households in Onslow County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Onslow County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Walked (7.8%)

In 2021, 71% of workers in Onslow County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who walked to work (7.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Onslow County, NC have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Onslow County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Onslow County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Onslow County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Onslow County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Onslow County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Onslow County, NC (24k out of 180k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Onslow County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.9% of the children was living in poverty in Onslow County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 209 in Onslow County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 73.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.7% of the population of Onslow County, NC has health coverage, with 22.3% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 6.69% on Medicare, 21.7% on non-group plans, and 25.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Onslow County, NC see 2954 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.86% decrease from the previous year (3041 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 985 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 402 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,954 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Onslow County, NC

Primary care physicians in Onslow County, NC see an average of 2,954 patients per year. This represents a 2.86% decrease from the previous year (3,041 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Onslow County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.3% under 18 years, 26.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

22.3%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

6.69%

Medicare

21.7%

Non-Group

25.3%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Onslow County, NC grew by 9.16% from 9.4% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Onslow County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.8 in Onslow County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Onslow County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.2% in Onslow County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Onslow County, NC.

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