Brunswick County, NC is a beautiful coastal community located in North Carolina. With a population of 133,789 people and a population density of 176 people per square mile, it provides a cozy environment for its residents. The area is home to many businesses and organizations that serve the locals. Examples include the Ocean Isle Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Brunswick County Economic Development Commission which both work to bring new opportunities to the county. Year-round outdoor activities are abundant due to its prime location along the Atlantic Coast, such as swimming, surfing, boating, fishing and golfing. Other local organizations include churches and schools such as Brunswick Community College which offers four-year degrees. For sports fans there are plenty of local sporting events including high school football games at West Brunswick High School and collegiate sports at UNC Wilmington, just an hour north.
The population in Brunswick County is 133,789. There are 158 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brunswick County is 55.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brunswick County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brunswick County
- 62.2% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 20.5% are married with children
- 13.6% have children, but are single
Race in Brunswick County
- 81.6% are White
- 10.5% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander