New Hanover County North Carolina History Law And Government

In 1734 parts of New Hanover Precinct became Bladen Precinct and Onslow Precinct. With the abolition of Bath County in 1739, all of its constituent precincts became counties.

In 1750Events March 2 Small earthquake in London April 4 Small earthquake in Warrington, England August 23 Small earthquake in Spalding, England September 30 Small earthquake in Northampton, England November 16 Westminster Bridge officially opened Jonas Hanway i the northern part of New Hanover County became Duplin CountyDuplin County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 49,063. Its county seat is Kenansville 6. History The county was formed in 1750 from New Hanover County. It was named for Thomas Hay, Viscount Dupplin, late. In 1764Events January 19 John Wilkes is expelled from the House of Commons for seditious libel February 15 The American city of St. Louis is established. Births February 11 Joseph Chenier, French poet (+ 1811) March 13 Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, Prime Minister another part of New Hanover County was combined with part of Bladen County to form Brunswick CountyBrunswick County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 73,143. Its county seat is Bolivia 6. History The county was formed in 1764 from parts of Bladen County and New Hanover County. It was named for the Duch. Finally, in 1875Events January 12 Kwang-su becomes emperor of China. February 27 Newton Booth, 11th Governor of California resigns, having been elected Senator. Lieutenant Governor of California Romualdo Pacheco becomes acting Governor. He is later replaced by elected go the separation of northern New Hanover County to form Pender CountyPender County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 41,082. Its county seat is Burgaw 6. History The county was formed in 1875 from New Hanover County. It was named for William D. Pender of Edgecombe County, reduced it to its present dimensions.

2 Law and government

New Hanover County is a member of the regional Cape Fear Council of GovernmentsThe Cape Fear Council of Governments is one of the 17 regional North Carolina Councils of Governments Region O established by the North Carolina General Assembly for the purpose of regional planning and administration. Headquartered in Wilmington, North C.

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is defined in the Constitution of the United States, which directs that the population be enumerated at least once every te, the county has a total area of 849 km² (328 mi²). 515 km² (199 mi²) of it is land and 334 km² (129 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 39.33% water.

3.1 Townships

The county is divided into five townships: Cape Fear, Federal Point, Harnett, Masonboro, and Wilmington.

3.2 Adjacent Counties

Pender County, North Carolina - north
Brunswick County, North Carolina - west

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 160,307 people, 68,183 households, and 41,591 families residing in the county. The population density is 311/km² (806/mi²). There are 79,616 housing units at an average density of 155/km² (400/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 79.91% White, 16.97% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 2.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 68,183 households out of which 26.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.50% are married couples living together, 11.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.00% are non-families. 28.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 2.83.

In the county the population is spread out with 21.00% under the age of 18, 12.00% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $40,172, and the median income for a family is $50,861. Males have a median income of $35,801 versus $25,305 for females. The per capita income for the county is $23,123. 13.10% of the population and 8.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.70% of those under the age of 18 and 9.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

5 Cities and towns

6 External links

New Hanover County government official website

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1 History