Onslow County, NC

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2019 Population

195,069

0.597% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

26.4

0.763% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.2%

4.08% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$50,278

1.59% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$156,900

1.95% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

64,064

1.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Onslow County, NC had a population of 195k people with a median age of 26.4 and a median household income of $50,278. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Onslow County, NC grew from 193,912 to 195,069, a 0.597% increase and its median household income grew from $49,491 to $50,278, a 1.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Onslow County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.3%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%). 0% of the households in Onslow County, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.5% of the residents in Onslow County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Onslow County, NC are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,401 degrees awarded in 2020) and Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville (237 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Onslow County, NC was $156,900, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%. Most people in Onslow County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Onslow County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Onslow County, NC borders Carteret County, NC, Duplin County, NC, Jones County, NC, and Pender County, NC.

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Diversity

Onslow County, NC is home to a population of 195k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.15% of Onslow County, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.1k people).

In 2019, there were 4.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Onslow County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Onslow County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 199
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.9k ± 976
White (Hispanic)
16.7k ± 914

12.6%

Hispanic Population

24.5k people

12.6% of the people in Onslow County, NC are hispanic (24.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Onslow County, NC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.15%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.1k people

3.96%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.68k people

As of 2019, 4.15% of Onslow County, NC residents (8.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Onslow County, NC was 3.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Onslow County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Onslow County, NC was 26.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 26, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Onslow County, NC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Onslow County, NC residents was 26.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

98.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.5% of Onslow County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Onslow County, NC was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Onslow County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
13,063 ± 1,180
Gulf War (1990s)
4,045 ± 522
Vietnam
3,823 ± 398

Onslow County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.23 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Onslow County, NC is $50,278. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Onslow County, NC was Census Tract 14 with a value of $71,332, followed by Census Tract 1.03 and Census Tract 4.01, with respective values of $68,913 and $66,436.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Onslow County, NC employs 64.1k people. The largest industries in Onslow County, NC are Retail Trade (9,842 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,033 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,330 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,769), Public Administration ($45,240), and Manufacturing ($42,527).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,278

2019 value

± $1,533

1.59%

1 Year Growth

± 3.96%

Households in Onslow County, NC have a median annual income of $50,278, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,491 in 2018, which represents a 1.59% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Onslow County, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Onslow County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 14
Census Tract 1.03
Census Tract 4.01

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Onslow County, NC was Census Tract 14 with a value of $71,332, followed by Census Tract 1.03 and Census Tract 4.01, with respective values of $68,913 and $66,436.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Onslow County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Onslow County, NC (23.1k out of 175k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
14,650 ± 1,126
Black
5,494 ± 675
Hispanic
2,541 ± 526

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Onslow County, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.1k

2019 Value

± 2,441

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 5.27%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Onslow County, NC grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 63.2k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Onslow County, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (8,098 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,010 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,169 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Onslow County, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Onslow County, NC, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (8,098 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,010 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,169 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Onslow County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.54 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.49 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.49 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Onslow County, NC, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($56,174), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($55,417), and Legal Occupations ($54,512).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.1k

2019 Value

± 2,441

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 5.27%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Onslow County, NC grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 63.2k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Onslow County, NC, are Retail Trade (9,842 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,033 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,330 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Onslow County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Onslow County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Onslow County, NC, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (9,842 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,033 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,330 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Onslow County, NC has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.03 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.52 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Onslow County, NC, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,769), Public Administration ($45,240), and Manufacturing ($42,527).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Onslow County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.08%). The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.08%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Onslow County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Onslow County, NC

63.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Durham County, NC
80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Yadkin County, NC
80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, NC
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Onslow County, NC awarded 1,638 degrees. The student population of Onslow County, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,383 male students and 2,426 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Onslow County, NC are White (1,103 and 68.2%), followed by Black or African American (247 and 15.3%), Hispanic or Latino (185 and 11.4%), and Asian (36 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Onslow County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Coastal Carolina Community College (1,401 and 85.5%) and Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville (237 and 14.5%).

The most popular majors in Onslow County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (426 and 26%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (137 and 8.36%), and Medical Office Management (103 and 6.29%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
426 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Onslow County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 426 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Onslow County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Coastal Carolina Community College
1,401 degrees awarded
Platt College-Miller-Motte-Jacksonville
237 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Onslow County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastal Carolina Community College with 1,401 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

794

Degrees Awarded to Men

844

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 794 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Onslow County, NC, which is 0.941 times less than the 844 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Onslow County, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,103 degrees awarded
Black or African American
247 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
185 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Onslow County, NC was White students. These 1,103 degrees mean that there were 4.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 247 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Onslow County, NC was $156,900 in 2019, which is 0.652 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $153,900 to $156,900, a 1.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Onslow County, NC is 53.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Onslow County, NC have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Onslow County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$156,900

2019 Median

± $3,206

$153,900

2018 Median

± $2,911

In 2019, the median property value in Onslow County, NC grew to to $156,900 from the previous year's value of $153,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Onslow County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Onslow County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,278

Median Household Income

± $1,533

64.4k

Number of Households

± 2,313

In 2019, the median household income of the 64.4k households in Onslow County, NC grew to $50,278 from the previous year's value of $49,491.

The following chart displays the households in Onslow County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Onslow County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Onslow County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

53.1%

2019 Homeownership

52.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 53.1% of the housing units in Onslow County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Onslow County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Onslow County, NC have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Onslow County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Onslow County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Carpooled (13.6%)
Walked (8.23%)

In 2019, 71.6% of workers in Onslow County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who walked to work (8.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Onslow County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Onslow County, NC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.5% of the population of Onslow County, NC has health coverage, with 20.9% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 5.7% on Medicare, 23.1% on non-group plans, and 28.4% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Onslow County, NC see 3041 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.363% increase from the previous year (3030 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 970 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,041 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Onslow County, NC

Primary care physicians in Onslow County, NC see an average of 3,041 patients per year. This represents a 0.363% increase from the previous year (3,030 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Onslow County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.47%

Uninsured

20.9%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

5.7%

Medicare

23.1%

Non-Group

28.4%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Onslow County, NC declined by 1.5% from 8.6% to 8.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Onslow County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.