Craven County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Craven County, North Carolina has a population of 101,074, the 28th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $64,635 and the median home value is $206,200. The poverty rate is 13.9%.
Craven County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Craven County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern | 31,563 | $56,893 | 16.3% | $211,500 |
| Havelock | 16,471 | $64,433 | 13.5% | $186,800 |
| James City | 4,859 | $63,835 | 10.2% | $175,700 |
| Trent Woods | 4,086 | $109,097 | 1.2% | $294,200 |
| Brices Creek | 3,592 | $107,800 | 3.4% | $323,400 |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,898 | $69,661 | 5.5% | $278,800 |
| River Bend | 2,896 | $68,314 | 8.9% | $233,700 |
| Neuse Forest | 2,406 | $88,333 | 10.1% | $194,200 |
| Cherry Branch | 1,406 | $111,930 | 2.4% | $278,800 |
| Vanceboro | 939 | $39,125 | 30.9% | $137,500 |
| Cove City | 583 | $50,893 | 8.7% | $78,800 |
| Bridgeton | 561 | $35,833 | 50.4% | $139,600 |
| Dover | 379 | $37,143 | 33.3% | $90,600 |
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Population Overview
Craven County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 101,074. It is the 28th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Craven County is 39.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Craven County is $64,635. This is 8% lower than the state median of $69,904. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $206,200. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Craven County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.1%.
Education
26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Craven County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Craven County, North Carolina?
Craven County has a population of 101,074, making it the 28th most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Craven County?
The median household income in Craven County is $64,635 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.
How many cities are in Craven County, North Carolina?
Craven County contains 13 Census-designated places.