Craven County's estimated 2026 population is 105,877 with a growth rate of 0.81% 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 1.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 80,793 adults, (21,446 of whom are seniors) in Craven County.
Female: 51,135 (49.8%)
Male: 51,477 (50.2%)
The racial composition of Craven County includes 66.29% White, 19.73% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,018 | 66.29% |
| Black or African American | 20,249 | 19.73% |
| Two or more races | 7,976 | 7.77% |
| Asian | 2,944 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 2,890 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 375 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 160 | 0.16% |
Craven County's average per capita income is $44,369. Household income levels show a median of $65,873. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,596 | $116,254 |
| Families | $81,852 | $101,410 |
| Households | $65,873 | $85,440 |
| Non Families | $38,744 | $53,876 |
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