Onslow County, North Carolina

Onslow County
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 / 34.763109; -77.499469
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1734
Named forArthur Onslow
SeatJacksonville
Largest communityJacksonville
Area
 • Total905.20 sq mi (2,344.5 km2)
 • Land762.08 sq mi (1,973.8 km2)
 • Water143.12 sq mi (370.7 km2)  15.81%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total204,576
 • Density268.44/sq mi (103.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.onslowcountync.gov

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]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Onslow County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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