Market insights · North Carolina
New Hanover County, NC: growth, migration and housing
New Hanover County has 245,959 residents, up 8.6% since 2020 (+1.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 9,346 households moved in and 8,039 moved out (+1,307 net), bringing in a net $231.4M of income. Median household income is $75,166, the median home $387,800 and median rent $1,417 a month.
In North Carolina: 21st of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 24th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 17th of 100 counties for median household income · 9th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to New Hanover County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County, NC | 750 | $47.1M |
| Wake County, NC | 681 | $85.2M |
| Pender County, NC | 490 | $29.8M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 282 | $28.1M |
| Onslow County, NC | 237 | $11.9M |
| Guilford County, NC | 141 | $9.8M |
| Cumberland County, NC | 116 | $5.8M |
| Durham County, NC | 114 | $10.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving New Hanover County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County, NC | 1,286 | $80.7M |
| Pender County, NC | 760 | $56.3M |
| Wake County, NC | 524 | $36.5M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 307 | $19.8M |
| Onslow County, NC | 286 | $14.6M |
| Guilford County, NC | 119 | $10.2M |
| Durham County, NC | 114 | $6.8M |
| Duplin County, NC | 98 | $4.1M |
BizyFi in New Hanover County
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.