The Town FilesOnslow County, North Carolina
207,906 people. The median home is worth $236,400 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $68,148.
Towns in Onslow County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 72,723 | $210,100 | $57,697 | 23.4 |
| Piney Green | 14,386 | $227,600 | $72,177 | 30.1 |
| Half Moon | 7,543 | $182,500 | $68,946 | 28.3 |
| Holly Ridge | 4,171 | $360,300 | $104,788 | 38.1 |
| Swansboro | 3,744 | $378,700 | $114,425 | 44.7 |
| Sneads Ferry | 2,548 | $269,300 | $79,594 | 37.9 |
| Richlands | 2,287 | $248,800 | $65,163 | 29.5 |
| Pumpkin Center | 1,855 | $189,600 | $64,102 | 32.2 |
| North Topsail Beach | 1,005 | $473,600 | $121,250 | 60.5 |
People and housing
| Onslow County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,400 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,265 | $969 |
| Median household income | $68,148 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 27.7 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
54,121 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,885 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 513 storm events in Onslow County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Onslow County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 19, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4837: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).