Craven County's estimated 2026 population is 105,843 with a growth rate of 0.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Craven County is the 28th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 104,180 and has seen a growth of 1.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Craven County includes 67.37% White, 20.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (67.37%)
Black or African American (20.28%)
Two or more races (6.82%)
Asian (2.74%)
Other race (2.27%)
Native American (0.34%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,095 | 67.37% |
| Black or African American | 20,493 | 20.28% |
| Two or more races | 6,892 | 6.82% |
| Asian | 2,772 | 2.74% |
| Other race | 2,294 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 348 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 180 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Craven County's average per capita income is $43,126. Household income levels show a median of $64,635. The poverty rate stands at 13.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,231 | $117,929 |
| Families | $81,741 | $103,893 |
| Households | $64,635 | $86,928 |
| Non Families | $37,144 | $51,732 |
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