Craven County, North Carolina

Total Population: 101,074

County Seat: New Bern

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Median Home Value

$206,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,635

Across all households

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

26.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)20.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.4%
Two or More Races3.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.7%
Other Race0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

20.5%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

8.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,635

Mean Household Income

$86,928

Per Capita Income

$36,745

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$206,200

Median Rent

$1,100/mo

Total Housing Units

47,404

Owner-Occupied

69.9%

Renter-Occupied

30.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Married Couple Households

49.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.3%

Average Household Size

2.32

Broadband Internet Access

83.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37049.