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 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,873 | -12.3% | #1,556 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,429 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $231,600 | -17.8% | #1,066 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,110 | -4.6% | #695 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +8.7% | #1,685 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.2% of residents in Craven County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
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.