Workforce Statistics | Nov-17 |
Civilian Labor Force | 41,934 |
Employed | 39,932 |
Unemployed | 2,002 |
Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
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Unemployment Rates |
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Area | Nov-17 |
Craven County | 4.80% |
North Carolina | 4.40% |
United States | 3.90% |
Rates are not seasonally adjusted |
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Source: https://d4.nccommerce.com/ |
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Military Presence (MCAS Cherry Point, Havelock NC |
Havelock is home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, a military base that was founded in May of 1942. Cherry Point is one of the country’s largest Marine corps air stations, occupying nearly 16,000 acres. It is home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and t he Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center-East - the largest industrial employer in eastern North Carolina. Many Marines transition from military life to jobs in the civilian sector, right here in Craven County. |
MCAS Cherry Point (Havelock, NC) | 2017 |
Military Personnel | 8,987 |
Civilian Employees | 5,771 |
Military Dependents | 28,561 |
Military Retirees (within 40 mile radius) | 6,677 |
Source: https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/ |
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