Craven County Summary

Life in Craven County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Craven County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Craven County:

  • The population in Craven County is 101,098.

  • The median home value in Craven County is $253,091.

  • The median income in Craven County is $61,676.

  • The median rent in Craven County is $1,056.

  • The unemployment rate in Craven County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Craven County is 14.0%.

  • The average high in Craven County is 75.5° and there are 137.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Craven County

List Of Cities & Towns in Craven County

New Bern, NC Population 31,373

Havelock, NC Population 16,759

James City, NC Population 5,186

Trent Woods, NC Population 4,086

Brices Creek, NC Population 3,678

River Bend, NC Population 2,914

Fairfield Harbour, NC Population 2,816

Neuse Forest, NC Population 2,176

Vanceboro, NC Population 958

Cove City, NC Population 633

Bridgeton, NC Population 532

Dover, NC Population 441

Map Of Craven County

Craven County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Craven County is 75.5°.

  • There are 93.81 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 137.8 inches of rain each year with 0.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:12 hours of sun each day in Craven County.

StatCraven County
Mean High75.5
Nice Days93.81
Rainfall137.8
Snowfall0.7
Sunny_hours5:12
75.5°
Average High
137.8
Inches of Rain

Craven County Photos

New Bern City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User rjones0856 | CC BY 2.0
Tryon Palace
Source: Public Domain
Newbernhouse
Source: Public Domain
A Moment To Reflectc Havelockc Cherry Point Communities Pay Respects At   Memorial Plaza  M Fl
Source: Public Domain

Craven County Demographics

Population over time in Craven County

The current population in Craven County is 101,098. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 101,405 -0.9%
2021 102,290 -0.2%
2020 102,491 -

Gender in Craven County

  • Craven County is 50.0% female with 50,535 female residents.

  • Craven County is 50.0% male with 50,563 male residents.

Female
50.0% (50,535)
Male
50.0% (50,563)
Gender Craven County NC USA
Female 50.0% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Craven County

Craven County is:

  • 64.8% White with 65,471 White residents.

  • 20.8% African American with 21,030 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 275 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 2,640 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 189 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 495 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 3,141 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.8% Hispanic with 7,857 Hispanic residents.

White
64.8% (65,471)
African American
20.8% (21,030)
American Indian
0.3% (275)
Asian
2.6% (2,640)
Hawaiian
0.2% (189)
Other
0.5% (495)
Two Or More
3.1% (3,141)
Hispanic
7.8% (7,857)

Table: Craven County By Race

Race Craven County NC USA
White 64.8% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 20.8% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.8% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Craven County, North Carolina

  • 5.7% of households in Craven County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Craven County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Craven County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Craven County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Craven County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Craven County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Craven County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Craven County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Craven County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Craven County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (5,754)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (4,736)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (8,200)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.5% (10,614)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (12,680)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (18,277)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (13,503)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (16,706)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (5,241)
$200,000 or more
5.3% (5,382)
Income Craven County NC USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.5% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.3% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Craven County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Craven County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Craven County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Craven County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Craven County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Craven County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Craven County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Craven County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Craven County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Craven County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (2,021)
9-12th Grade
6% (6,065)
High School / GED
27% (27,296)
Some College
27% (27,296)
Associate's Degree
12% (12,131)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (15,164)
Master's Degree
8% (8,087)
Professional Degree
2% (2,021)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,010)
Education Craven County NC USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 27% 25% 26%
Some College 27% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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