U.S. County · Profile

Pender County

68.5KTotal Population
73Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+66.84%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pender County has a population of 68,521 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pender County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White75.8%51,939
Black or African American13.3%9,113
Hispanic or Latino7.8%5,345
Some Other Race5.2%3,563
Two or More Races4.9%3,358
Asian0.5%343
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%206
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pender County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$74,538
0.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,352
5.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.7%
1.7% above national average
Median Age
42.6 years

Income & Poverty

$74,538Median Household Income
$36,352Per Capita Income
11.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$74,538$93,195
Families$90,057$109,492
Married-couple Families$90,057$100,864
Nonfamily Households$41,644$44,976

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pender County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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