Craven County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

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.

Age Demographics

The median age in Craven County is 39.2 years. This is about average than 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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. 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%.