Havelock is a city located in Craven County North Carolina. Havelock has a 2024 population of 16,572. Havelock is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,282 in 2020.
The average household income in Havelock is $69,180 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median age in Havelock is 23.8 years: 22.9 years for males, and 26.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Havelock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,961 | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,772 | 16.54% |
| Two or more races | 1,708 | 10.19% |
| Asian | 692 | 4.13% |
| Other race | 474 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 104 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.29% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,153 | 2.66 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Married | 2,968 | 3.24 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 1,328 | 1.2 | 34 | 66 |
| Female | 467 | 3.06 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 390 | 2.75 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
42.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 259 | 3.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,295 | 17.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 876 | 11.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 415 | 5.5% |
| High School Graduate | 2,238 | 29.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 164 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 2,298 | 30.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,684 | 4,459 | 817 |
| Black | 1,439 | 1,360 | 112 |
| Hispanic | 736 | 664 | 238 |
| 2+ Races | 587 | 587 | 95 |
| Asian | 275 | 229 | 50 |
| Other Race | 99 | 99 | 23 |
| Native American | 27 | 26 | 0 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 32.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,037 | $62,500 | $38,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,654 | $76,250 | $45,048 |
| High School Graduate | $36,317 | $40,417 | $28,896 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,792 | $34,403 | $23,021 |
| Overall | $43,077 | $50,128 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $45,072 | $49,712 | $33,250 |
$43,077
Average Earnings
$50,128
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.01% of Havelock residents speak only English, while 11.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,978 | 1,068 | 13.39% |
| Multiple | 1,272 | 364 | 28.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,866 | 326 | 17.47% |
| Black | 2,370 | 232 | 9.79% |
| Other | 413 | 105 | 25.42% |
| Asian | 622 | 11 | 1.77% |
| Native | 27 | 1 | 3.7% |
13.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.15%
Male Poverty Rate
14.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Havelock is Multiple, with 28.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Havelock is Asian, with 1.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.36% |
| High School | 13.61% |
| Some College | 13.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.64% |
| Female Employed | 8.16% |
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,829 | $75,326 |
| Households | $56,492 | $69,180 |
| Married Families | $76,201 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,181 | $46,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
62.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,768
Number of Veterans
1,550
Male Veterans
218
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 936 |
| First Gulf War | 686 |
| Vietnam | 250 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 531 |
| 18 to 34 | 490 |
| 55 to 64 | 408 |
| 65 to 74 | 294 |
| 75+ | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,318 | 22.81% |
| Black | 269 | 18.49% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 16.78% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 19.4% |
| Native American | 26 | 96.3% |
| Asian | 26 | 6.65% |
| Other Race | 17 | 7.3% |
| Islander | 2 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.7%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
28.78%
Born in Havelock
95.68%
Native Born
4.32%
Foreign Born
1.86%
Non Citizen
2.46%
Naturalized
95.68% of Havelock residents were born in the United States, with 28.78% having been born in North Carolina. 1.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,936 | 73 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 16,863 | 73 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 16,790 | 72 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 16,718 | 73 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 16,645 | 73 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 16,572 | 72 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 16,500 | 158 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 16,342 | -33 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 16,375 | 93 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 16,282 | -3,353 | -17.08% |
| 2019 | 19,635 | -391 | -1.95% |
| 2018 | 20,026 | -269 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 20,295 | 182 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 20,113 | -227 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 20,340 | -348 | -1.68% |
| 2014 | 20,688 | -283 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 20,971 | -399 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 21,370 | 271 | 1.28% |
| 2011 | 21,099 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 21,095 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,442 | 2,174 | 10.73% |
| 1990 | 20,268 | 2,550 | 14.39% |
| 1980 | 17,718 | 12,435 | 235.38% |
| 1970 | 5,283 | 2,883 | 120.13% |
| 1960 | 2,400 | -14,536 | -85.83% |