New Hanover County

New Hanover County

Last updated February 2012

148,759 Total Voters

Republican 33.76% Democrat 36.17% Libertarian 0.38% Unaffiliated 29.69%
White 82.34% Black 13.52% Other 4.14%

New Hanover County is one of 100 counties located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Though second smallest in area, it is one of the most populous as its county seat, Wilmington, is one of the state's largest cities. As of 2008, the population was 192,538.

The county is included in the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area, which also includes neighboring Brunswick and Pender counties.

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Unemployment 9.65%

Voter Registration Trends

In the General Assembly

  • Representatives
  • Carolyn Justice (NC-16)
  • Susi Hamilton (NC-18)
  • Daniel McComas (NC-19)
  • Senators
  • Thom Goolsby (NC-9)

Election Results

County Report Card

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C County Government Growth

B Transparency

C 2008 Voter Turnout

D 2010 Voter Turnout