Onslow County Population Charts

According to the most recent Onslow County North Carolina demographics data available from the 2022 Census Bureau released in the American Community Survey in November of 2022, Figure 1 Onslow County depicts it has a Population 2021 of 201,597 which is the second most populous of all the counties in the greater Onslow County region. The county with the highest population in the area is New Hanover County which depicts a population of 225,175 (11.7% larger). Figure 3 uses the Onslow County population data for a comparison of the population growth/population change estimates from the years 2010 to 2021 and Onslow County North Carolina shows an increase of 23,825 (13%).

The total Onslow County North Carolina greater area population percent change for all areas for the years from 2010 to 2021 is shown in Figure 4 and for Onslow County depicts it has a Population Change of 13.4% which is the second most of all the counties in the greater region.

Looking at the Onslow County population density (measured as people per square mile) and providing comparisons to both the national and state average population density in Figure 5, Onslow County North Carolina depicts it has 264 people per square mile which is the second most people per square mile of all the counties in the greater Onslow County region. The next lower population density is Craven County approximately half the size with population density of 143. The county with the highest population density in the area is New Hanover County which shows a people per square mile of 1,174 (approximately 4.4 times bigger). Figure 6 provides Onslow County demographics for the overall median age for all people in the region and Onslow County shows it has a Median Age of 26.9 which is the smallest in order of overall median age of all people of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest overall median age of all people in the area is Jones County which depicts an age of 48.5 (about twice as large). The Onslow County North Carolina population data for median age broken out by gender for both men versus the median age of women is shown in Figure 7. Onslow County North Carolina shows a median age of men about 24.3% smaller as the median age of women.

The next demographic analysis (Figure 8) looks at large generational Onslow County population groups (and can be useful internet research for employment related research or identifying areas with retirees). Key findings in this chart includes that Onslow County North Carolina has the largest proportion of people less than 20 years of age at 26.9% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people between 20 and 29 years old at 14.4% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of people between 30 and 39 years old at 8.3% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people between 40 and 49 years old at 8.1% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of people between 50 and 59 yeasr old at 7.2% of the total. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of people between 60 and 69 years old at 5.9% of the total.

Figure 9 illustrates the overall diversity breakdown for Onslow County population and ethnicity groups in the area. (note: Hispanic/Latino is broken out separately in the next diagram and also the group denoted as Native ethnicity includes Native American, and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.) Onslow County North Carolina has one of the largest proportions of Native population at 10.9% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Duplin County with 11.6%. Figure 10 shows the Onslow County North Carolina Hispanic (including non Hispanic whites) population household ethnicity in the region and Onslow County shows it has a Hispanic or Latino of 13.1% which is the second most Hispanic Population of all the counties in the greater Onslow County region. Figure 11 compares the ratio of the amount of men to the amount of women and indicates total male population 25.4% larger as the total female population.

Onslow County Marital Status and Families Charts

Figure 12 shows the detailed marriage characteristics broken down by %residents who are married, never married, single, divorced, and widowed. Onslow County has the smallest proportion of never married percent at 9% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of percent divorced at 4% of the total. Figure 14 compares the average household size using the average number of people in a family for Onslow County households. Onslow County depicts it has a Family Size of 3.1 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest average family size in the area is Pender County which shows an average family size of 3.3 (only about 5.9% larger).

Figure 15 shows the overall ratio of Onslow County households for families to the total number of Onslow County households and that Onslow County depicts it has a Families of 71% which is at the top of all other counties in the greater Onslow County region.

Looking at Onslow County households that are headed by a husband and wife as a percent of all families in Figure 16, Onslow County depicts it has a Married-couple family of 78% which is the third most husband and wife family percent of all other counties in the greater Onslow County region. The county with the highest percent of people in a husband and wife family in the area is Pender County which shows a husband and wife family percent of 80% ( only slightly larger). Figure 17 shows Onslow County demographics for the head of household for each place using a breakdown of married-couple, male-headed alone, and female-headed alone. Onslow County North Carolina has the percentage of households less than most other counties in the surrounding region at 15.8% of the total.

Onslow County Mothers and Children Charts

The next section of charts provide a detailed look at mothers and baby births that occurred over the past 12 months. Figure 18 shows the rate of women aged 15 to 50 years old who have given birth. Onslow County depicts it has a Birth Rate of 10.5% which is more than all other counties in the greater Onslow County region. Figure 19 shows the breakdown of the mother's age for all baby births that occurred in the last 12 months and it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 at 43% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Jones County with 65%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 20 to 24 at 34% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being New Hanover County with 38%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 25 to 29 at 11% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 40 to 44 at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 20, the demographic data for Onslow County North Carolina teenager birth rate is shown (women between the ages of 15 and 19.) Onslow County shows it has a Teenager Birth Rate of 3% which is the third most percent of births to a teenager of all other counties in the greater Onslow County region. The county with the highest teenager birth rate in the area is Pender County which shows a births to a teenager of 11% (approximately 3.6 times bigger).

In Figure 21, the percentage of all births in the last 12 months to mothers that were unmarried is shown (unwed mothers.) Onslow County depicts it has a Unwed Births of 21% which is the smallest when sorted by percent of unwed women who have given birth of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth in the area is Jones County which depicts an unwed mother birth rate of 72% (approximately 3.4 times bigger).

The next chart, Figure 22, shows the percentage of unwed mothers who are also on public assistance. Onslow County shows it has a Unwed birth and on public assistance of 17.5% which is more than all other counties in the surrounding region.

Unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are also shown broken down by age group in Figure 24. Onslow County North Carolina has one of the largest proportions of unwed mothers aged 15 to 19 at 89.1% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lenoir County (95.3%), and #1 Jones County (100.0%) are larger. Figure 25 shows the comparative demographic rate of unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are broken down by racial group (including the Hispanic birth rate.) Onslow County North Carolina has the smallest proportion of White unwed birth rate at 20.7% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of Black unwed birth rate at 50.4% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Pender County (87.7%), and #1 Duplin County (99.2%) are larger.

Figure 26 shows unwed mothers in poverty (based on median household income definition) who have given birth in the last 12 months. Onslow County North Carolina has the percentage of unwed births and living below poverty level in the middle range of other counties in the metro area at 20.7% of the total.

For all births to unwed mothers, Figure 27 breaks down the education level of the mother by less than high school through college and post graduate attainment has the percentage of percent of unwed mothers with less than high school education less than most other counties in the local area at 32% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of unwed mothers who are a high school graduate or equivalent at 55% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Duplin County (58%), and #1 Jones County (64%) are larger.

Onslow County Marital Status Charts

The next set of demographic data looks at the marital status for Onslow County households which is useful for internet research. Figure 28 compares the total number of single people in each area. Onslow County depicts it has a Total Single People of 45% which is the second smallest when ranked by percent of people who are single for any reason of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest percent of people who are single for any reason in the area is Lenoir County which shows a percent single of 56% (24.5% larger). Comparing percent of people who are single for any reason to the United States average of 50%, Onslow County is about 11.8% smaller. Also, in comparison with the state of North Carolina, percent of people who are single for any reason of 49%, Onslow County is about 9.4% smaller.

Figure 30 compares the single people in each area broken down by never married, divorced, and widowed. Onslow County North Carolina has the smallest proportion of percent never married at 9% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of percent divorced at 4% of the total. Figure 31 shows the demographics for the number of single men adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Onslow County North Carolina has the smallest proportion of men who have never been married at 7% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of men who are divorced at 1% of the total. Figure 32 shows the number of single women adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Onslow County North Carolina has the smallest proportion of women who are divorced at 7% of the total.

Figure 33 shows the Onslow County demographics for the ratio of the number of single men between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Onslow County metro area. Onslow County North Carolina has the smallest proportion of single men 25 to 29 at 7% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by percent of single men 18 to 24 of all the other counties in the area as measured by single men 30 to 34 at 5% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of single men 35 to 39 at 3% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of single men 40 to 44 at 3% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of single men 45 to 49 at 5% of the total. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of single men 50 to 60 at 2% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the Onslow County population data for the ratio of the number of single women between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Onslow County metro area. Onslow County North Carolina has the largest proportion of single women 18 to 24 at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of single women 25 to 29 at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of single women 30 to 34 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1.

Onslow County Citizenship Demographics Charts

The next section of demographic information provides detailed data Onslow County residents including: immigrants, citizenship, immigration, country of origin, non citizens and more. To start, Figure 35 shows a high level view of citizenship. Onslow County North Carolina has the smallest proportion of citizens by naturalization at 1% of the total. The next chart (Figure 36) shows for all citizens what the original place of birth was for people who were born in a foreign country and it has the largest proportion of birthplace in northeast US at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of birthplace in the Midwest at 26% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of birthplace in the South at 11% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of birthplace in West at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 37, the demographic percentage of Onslow County residents who were not born in the United States is shown (i.e. percent foreign born.) Onslow County shows it has a Percent Foreign Born of 3.8% which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest percent of population who was born in another country in the area is Duplin County which depicts a percent born outside United States of 13.2% (approximately 3.5 times bigger). Comparing percent of population who was born in another country to the United States average of 13.6%, Onslow County is approximately a third the size. Also, compared to the state of North Carolina, percent of population who was born in another country of 8.2%, Onslow County is approximately half the size.

Figure 39 provides a detailed analysis of non citizens by breaking them into two age groups: Under 18 and over the age of 18. Onslow County North Carolina depicts a percent of non citizens under 18 years old approximately a twelfth the size as the percent of non citizens over 18 years old. Figure 40 provides further information for non citizen age by showing a comparison of the median age for all non citizens immigrants. it has a Non Citizen Median Age of 35.5 which is the smallest when ranked by median age of non citizens of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median age of non citizens in the area is Jones County which shows a median age of 43.5 (22.5% larger). The next diagram (Figure 41) shows the year of entry that non citizens entered the United States. The year of entry can show the rate of flow at various points of time in the past for when they entered the U.S. it has one of the largest proportions of non citizens who entered the US after 2010 at 48% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Craven County with 48%. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by percent of non citizens who entered the US after 2010 of all the other counties in the metro area when sorted by non citizens who entered the US between 1990 to 1999 at 9% of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the metro area in order of non citizens who entered the US before 1990 at 8% of the total.

For all foreign born people who have gone through naturalization (the process of becoming a legal U.S. resident citizen), Figure 42 shows the year when they became fully naturalized U.S. citizens. it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 2015 or later at 23% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lenoir County (25%), and #1 Craven County (25%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 2010 to 2014 at 20% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Craven County with 24%. Third, it has the second smallest in order of percent of people naturalized 2015 or later of all the other counties in the metro area as measured by people naturalized 2005 to 2009 at 15% of the total. Also, it has the second smallest when ranked by percent of people naturalized 2015 or later of all the other counties in the local area as measured by people naturalized 2000 to 2004 at 8% of the total. In addition, it has less than most other counties in the local area in terms of people naturalized before 1990 at 18% of the total.

Onslow County Birthplace Demographic Charts

Figure 43 displays a map of the globe and shows Onslow County demographic information for large regions of the world that people from this place originally came from. Onslow County North Carolina has one of the largest proportions of from Asia at 30% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Craven County with 37%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of from Africa at 5% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Pender County with 6%. Third, it has the largest proportion of from Oceania at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has less than most other counties in the local area when sorted by from the Americas at 51% of the total.

Figure 44 categorizes the location for where foreign born people originally come from based on very large continental geographic areas. Onslow County North Carolina has one of the largest proportions of from Europe at 30% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Craven County with 37%. Second, it has the largest proportion of from Africa at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other counties in the metro area when ranked by from Oceania at 51% of the total.

Figure 45 is a table that breaks out all the people who were foreign born by which large geographic region where they were born. Onslow County North Carolina has the largest proportion of people who were born in Eastern Asia at 16.0% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in Eastern Africa at 1.4% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in Western Africa at 1.6% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in the Oceania region at 2.6% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in the Caribbean at 13.4% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of people who were born in Central America at 26.7% of the total.