Vanceboro is a town located in Craven County North Carolina. Vanceboro has a 2024 population of 879. Vanceboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 871 in 2020.
The average household income in Vanceboro is $55,159 with a poverty rate of 26.41%. The median age in Vanceboro is 38 years: 30.7 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vanceboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 526 | 54.91% |
| Black or African American | 383 | 39.98% |
| Native American | 21 | 2.19% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 1.77% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 406 | 2.35 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 151 | 1.25 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
| Married | 126 | 3.17 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 86 | 2.94 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Male | 43 | 2.63 | 14 | 86 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 8.39% |
| Associates Degree | 83 | 12.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 7.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 2.5% |
| High School Graduate | 252 | 37.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 4.71% |
| Some College | 185 | 27.25% |
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 | 356 | 300 | 32 |
| Black | 292 | 259 | 35 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,880 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,607 | $56,406 | $16,027 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,786 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,493 | $47,328 | $26,736 |
| Some College | $42,273 | $55,404 | $0 |
$40,493
Average Earnings
$47,328
Average Male
$26,736
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.1% of Vanceboro residents speak only English, while 1.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 525 | 195 | 37.14% |
| Black | 383 | 27 | 7.05% |
| Native | 21 | 18 | 85.71% |
| Multiple | 17 | 13 | 76.47% |
26.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.98%
Male Poverty Rate
30.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vanceboro is Native, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vanceboro is Black, with 7.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.83% |
| High School | 27.38% |
| Some College | 7.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 23.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,044 | $54,444 |
| Households | $38,646 | $55,159 |
| Married Families | $64,861 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,166 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 14.51% |
| Black | 31 | 9.39% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
1%
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
77.56%
Born in Vanceboro
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.58% of Vanceboro residents were born in the United States, with 77.56% having been born in North Carolina. 0.42% 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 | 889 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 887 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 885 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 883 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 881 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 879 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 877 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 873 | 10 | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 863 | -8 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 871 | -93 | -9.65% |
| 2019 | 964 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 970 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 970 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 977 | -6 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 983 | -13 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 996 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 997 | -11 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 1,008 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,005 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 1,004 | 0 | 0% |