Time Zone: New Hanover County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Wilmington is the Seat for New Hanover County.
New Hanover County was founded in 1729 and was created by taking area from CravenCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> New Hanover had a population of 195,085 people. This is an increase of 21.69% since the last Census (which gave a population of 160,307 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, New Hanover represented 1.99% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 9th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 202,667 | +26.42% | +3.89% since 2009 |
2009 | 195,085 | +21.69% | +1.24% since 2008 |
2008 | 192,698 | +20.21% | +1.38% since 2007 |
2007 | 190,074 | +18.57% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 160,307 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the New Hanover County Census Page for New Hanover County. .
Below are some of the communities located in New Hanover County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for New Hanover County):
Websites for New Hanover County
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