Onslow County, North Carolina
county in North Carolina, United States
Onslow County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 204,576 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Jacksonville.[2]
Onslow County | |
|---|---|
 The 1904 Onslow County Courthouse | |
| Motto: "Our mission is to deliver exceptional services that enhance the quality of life within our County" | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°45′47″N 77°29′58″W / 34.763109°N 77.499469°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1734 |
| Named for | Arthur Onslow |
| Seat | Jacksonville |
| Largest community | Jacksonville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 905.20 sq mi (2,344.5 km2) |
| • Land | 762.08 sq mi (1,973.8 km2) |
| • Water | 143.12 sq mi (370.7 km2) 15.81% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 204,576 |
| • Density | 268.44/sq mi (103.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Onslow County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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