Neuse Forest is a CDP located in Craven County North Carolina. Neuse Forest has a 2024 population of 2,204. Neuse Forest is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 9.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,016 in 2020.
The average household income in Neuse Forest is $89,127 with a poverty rate of 10.48%. The median age in Neuse Forest is 32.4 years: 25.4 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Neuse Forest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,161 | 99.31% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.41% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 750 | 2.9 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 472 | 2.75 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 127 | 0 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Male | 84 | 3.19 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Female | 67 | 7.18 | 0 | 100 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 3.61% |
| Associates Degree | 123 | 9.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 357 | 26.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 9.86% |
| High School Graduate | 311 | 23.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 332 | 25% |
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 | 1,302 | 1,237 | 477 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,103 | $70,917 | $37,532 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $69,674 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,305 | $68,005 | $33,438 |
| Some College | $50,079 | $51,964 | $33,865 |
$50,305
Average Earnings
$68,005
Average Male
$33,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.25% of Neuse Forest residents speak only English, while 2.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,150 | 219 | 10.19% |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 100% |
10.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.07%
Male Poverty Rate
13.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Neuse Forest is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Neuse Forest is White, with 10.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.63% |
| High School | 7.72% |
| Some College | 4.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.21% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,308 | $95,219 |
| Households | $84,542 | $89,127 |
| Married Families | $91,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,191 | $59,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
66.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
316
Number of Veterans
271
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 23.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
34.1%
Born in Neuse Forest
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.45% of Neuse Forest residents were born in the United States, with 34.1% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,204 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 2,190 | 14 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 2,176 | -91 | -4.01% |
| 2021 | 2,267 | 251 | 12.45% |
| 2020 | 2,016 | 480 | 31.25% |
| 2019 | 1,536 | 159 | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 1,377 | -365 | -20.95% |
| 2017 | 1,742 | 12 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 1,730 | -514 | -22.91% |
| 2015 | 2,244 | -264 | -10.53% |
| 2014 | 2,508 | -20 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 2,528 | 300 | 13.46% |
| 2012 | 2,228 | 332 | 17.51% |
| 2011 | 1,896 | -109 | -5.44% |
| 2010 | 2,005 | 0 | 0% |