Welcome to New Hanover County, North Carolina. Here in New Hanover County, the community, elected officials and county staff cooperate to balance a high quality of life with a progressive business and economic climate.
At less than 200 square miles, New Hanover is the 2nd smallest of the 100 North Carolina counties; however, it is home to about 192,000 people.
New Hanover County is not just a great place in which to live or visit. New Hanover County is also a great place in which to do business. Tourism, film production, the service and retail sectors are the engines that power our economy.
The mission of New Hanover County, in partnership with its citizens, is to promote orderly growth, while preserving the outstanding quality of life which has made our County a desirable place to live and work.
The government of New Hanover County accepts the challenge of providing the services necessary to ensure a clean, safe, stable environment and to promote the physical and economic well-being of all its citizens.