8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern | 1 | 34,938 | 31,338 | 2.1% | 1,208 | 29 | City |
| Havelock | 2 | 17,279 | 17,916 | -0.74% | 1,011 | 17 | City |
| Trent Woods | 3 | 4,041 | 4,070 | -0.15% | 1,360 | 3 | Town |
| River Bend | 4 | 2,878 | 2,895 | -0.14% | 1,145 | 3 | Town |
| Vanceboro | 5 | 864 | 873 | -0.23% | 504 | 2 | Town |
| Cove City | 6 | 384 | 381 | 0% | 602 | 1 | Town |
| Bridgeton | 7 | 350 | 345 | 0.29% | 171 | 2 | Town |
| Dover | 8 | 346 | 349 | -0.29% | 360 | 1 | Town |
New Bern is the largest city in Craven County, with a population of 34,938.
Dover is the smallest city in Craven County, with a population of 346.
There are 8 cities in Craven County, North Carolina.