Did you know...

...the US Census Bureau counts 180,358 people who call New Hanover County home?

...the population is 51.5% female, 48.5% male, 81.2% white, 16.4% black?

...at 199 square miles of land, New Hanover County is the second smallest of North Carolina's 100 counties (Chowan County is the smallest)?

...the median household income (2004) was $41,579?

...86.3% of New Hanover County residents 25+ graduated from high school; 31% hold college degrees?

...the top three taxpayers in 2005 were Progress Energy, Corning, Inc., General Electric?

...New Hanover County employs about 1,500 people?

...county government is the shared responsibility of citizens, elected officials and staff? The county commissioners welcome your interest in New Hanover County government and urge you to acquaint yourself with some opportunities through which citizens, like you, can participate. 33 boards and commissions are appointed by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. To obtain an application, visit us on the Internet or call the commissioner's office, 798-7149.