Onslow County, North Carolina Free Public Records Directory

Onslow County, with a population of 177,772, is one of 100 counties in North Carolina. It was formed in 1734, and was named for Arthur Onslow, the longest serving speaker of the British House of Commons. The county is bordered in part by the Atlantic Ocean, and is also bordered by Jones County; Carteret County; Pender County; and Duplin County. The U.S. Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, established during the World War II era, is home to more than 43,000 marines and sailors, making it a dominant factor to the economy of Onslow County. The county's economy is positively affected by its coastal location, bringing in thousands of vacationers and tourists each year. Fishing and forestry also contribute significantly to the county's economy. There are 6 towns in the county, and one city. The city of Jacksonville, with a population of 72,447, is the largest city, and the county seat of Onslow County. In 2014, Forbes magazine ranked Jacksonville as the fifth fastest growing small city in the U.S. Demographically, Jacksonville is the youngest city in the U.S. with an average age of 22.8 years old, which can be attributed to the large military presence. The searchable links below provide access to a number of public records and documents including property tax records, land records, birth, death and marriage records, genealogy records, election records, and other official records. ^[1][2][3]

Sources:

• [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onslow_County,_North_Carolina
• [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacksonville,_North_Carolina
• [3] https://www.ncpedia.org/geography/onslow