Market insights · North Carolina
Pender County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Pender County has 72,111 residents, up 19.0% since 2020 (+2.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,921 households moved in and 2,070 moved out (+851 net), bringing in a net $118.1M of income. Median household income is $80,396, the median home $299,000 and median rent $1,106 a month.
In North Carolina: 2nd of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 3rd of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 14th of 100 counties for median household income · 23rd of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Pender County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| New Hanover County, NC | 760 | $56.3M |
| Onslow County, NC | 299 | $22.3M |
| Wake County, NC | 107 | $12.5M |
| Brunswick County, NC | 101 | $7.0M |
| Duplin County, NC | 61 | $2.3M |
| Guilford County, NC | 33 | $5.9M |
| Johnston County, NC | 32 | $2.8M |
| San Diego County, CA | 31 | $4.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Pender County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| New Hanover County, NC | 490 | $29.8M |
| Onslow County, NC | 325 | $20.6M |
| Brunswick County, NC | 95 | $5.8M |
| Duplin County, NC | 76 | $3.4M |
| Wake County, NC | 56 | $3.3M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 33 | $1.2M |
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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.