Craven County, North Carolina

NC · FIPS 37049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 102,612 #608 / 3,222
81th
Median Household Income $65,873 -12.3% #1,556 / 3,222
52th
Median Age 38.8 years -0.3% #2,429 / 3,222
25th
Median Home Value $231,600 -17.8% #1,066 / 3,222
67th
Median Gross Rent $1,110 -4.6% #695 / 3,222
78th
Poverty Rate 13.7% +8.7% #1,685 / 3,222
48th

Demographics

Craven County has a population of 102,612, making it the #608 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.9%
Native Born
4.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Craven County is $65,873, ranking #1,556 out of 3,222 counties — 12.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.

Median Household Income
$65,873 −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,556 of 3,222
52th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,931 −10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,265 of 3,222
61th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.7% +8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,685 of 3,222
48th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.7% −29.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,162 of 3,222
64th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5% −18.3% vs nat'l
Rank #964 of 3,222
70th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.8 min −13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,200 of 3,222
32th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Craven County is $231,600 (-17.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,110/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.4%.

Median Home Value
$231,600 −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,066 of 3,222
67th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,110 −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #695 of 3,222
78th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.4% +6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,448 of 3,222
24th percentile
68.4% Homeownership

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Health

92.2% of residents in Craven County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.

92.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2% +0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,622 of 3,222
50th percentile

About Craven County, North Carolina

Craven County, North Carolina has a total population of 102,612, making it the 608th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Craven County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Craven County is $65,873, which ranks #1,556 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.

The median home value in Craven County is $231,600, 17.8% below the national median. Renters in Craven County pay a median gross rent of $1,110 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Craven County, 27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.

Craven County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%).

All data for Craven County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.