Craven County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Craven County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37049
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 706.54 sq mi
- Water Area
- 66.74 sq mi
- Total Area
- 773.28 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.116829
- Longitude
- -77.081320
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 100,982
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 79,239
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 93,778 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 7,202 | 7.1% |
| White | 67,364 | 66.7% |
| Black | 20,088 | 19.9% |
| Asian | 2,512 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 347 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 74,760 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,486 | 5.7% |
| White | 55,385 | 69.9% |
| Black | 16,417 | 20.7% |
| Asian | 2,109 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 812 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 136 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 102,612
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,896
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,443
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 68,018 | 66.3% |
| Black | 20,249 | 19.7% |
| Asian | 2,944 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 66,682
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,512 | 27.8% |
| Republican | 24,862 | 37.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 22,816 | 34.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 30,744 | 46.1% |
| Female | 35,832 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,049 | 67.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,907 | 4.4% |
| Black | 13,454 | 20.2% |
| Asian | 841 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 36,591
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 27,017 | 60.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,025 | 35.3% |
| Black | 6,074 | 45.1% |
| Asian | 264 | 31.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 17,035 | 55.4% |
| Female | 19,550 | 54.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,542 (23.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 19,161 (26.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 48,533
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $231,138
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,167
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.