Onslow County, North Carolina

Onslow County is a county in the United States of North Carolina. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Onslow County is home to 150355 inhabitants. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 165938, It is 12th most populous county in North Carolina. The county encompasses an area of 908.56 mi˛ (2353.16 sq km ), of which, 766.82 square miles (1986.05 sq km) of it is land and 141.74 square miles (367.1 sq km) of it is water, making it the tenth largest by size in North Carolina. It is ranks eighth in the size of its inland waterways in North Carolina.

Onslow County North Carolina
Map of Onslow County, North Carolina

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 150355 people, 48122 households, and 36594 families living in the county. The population density was 196.1 people per square mile (75.71/km˛), it is the 23rd most populated county in terms of population density. There were 55726 housing units at an average density of 72.7 per square mile (28.07/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.72 persons, and the average family size was 3.09 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 23.8% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 81.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 76.1 females. The county's estimated population as of July 2008 was 165938, The racial makeup of the county was 76.75% White, 17.4% Black or African American, 0.75% American Indian, 1.96% Asian, 0.19% Native Hawaiian, and 2.94% from two or more races.

Onslow County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Onslow County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Onslow County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $33756, making it the 54th wealthiest county by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the county was $36692, it is 29th poorest county by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the county was $14853, it is the 17th poorest county in terms of per capita income.

In 2000, 37631 pupils and students, of which 19056 are male and 18575 are female, 25.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 2600 nursery or pri school, 2357 kindergarten, 16375 elementary school, 7479 high school and 8820 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Half Moon CdpOnslow County4.294.29066451548.11523341143
2Holly Ridge TownOnslow County1.371.370831604.91258525573
3Jacksonville CityOnslow County45.1644.480.686671515001423732544
4North Topsail Beach CityOnslow County10.586.424.16843131.43397245982
5Piney Green CdpOnslow County13.4713.420.0511658868.71535336636
6Pumpkin Center CdpOnslow County1.361.360222816411614442730
7Richlands TownOnslow County1.191.190928781.11861520263
8Sneads Ferry CdpOnslow County5.843.762.092248598.21635534509
9Swansboro TownOnslow County1.341.220.1214261168.21962537740
10Surf City TownPender County, Onslow County5.284.21.081393331.62524240521
YearPopulation
April 2000 census150355
April 2000 Estimate150355
July 2000 Estimate149776
July 2001 Estimate149664
July 2002 Estimate153280
July 2003 Estimate156039
July 2004 Estimate161244
July 2005 Estimate158926
July 2006 Estimate160896
July 2007 Estimate163336
July 2008 Estimate165938
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school134512552600
Kindergarten123111262357
Elementary school8381799416375
High school368737927479
College or graduate school441244088820
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Onslow County, North Carolina$33756$36692$14853
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587