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Population Data
Craven County is home to approximately 104,000 people, drawing new residents every year because it is family-friendly, affordable and perfect for retirees.
Population Statistics: | |
Population (2015 estimated) | 104,450 |
Population (2010 Census) | 103,505 |
Urban Total Population (2010 Census) | 74,825 (72.3%) |
Rural Total Population (2010 Census) | 28,680 (27.7%) |
Estimated Population by Age: | |
Median Age | 36 |
Total Population 0-19 | 26,572 (25.5%) |
Total Population 20-24 | 10,696 (10.2%) |
Total Population 25-34 | 14,126 (13.5%) |
Total Population 35-44 | 11,001 (10.5%) |
Total Population 45-54 | 12,133 (11.6%) |
Total Population 55-64 | 12,637 (12.1%) |
Total Population 65+ | |
Education: | |
2016-17 Kindergarten - 12th Enrollment | 13,860 |
At least High School Graduate (2015 est) | 58,647 (87.3%) |
At least Bachelor’s Degree (2015 est) | 14,965 (22.3%) |
Source: https://www.nccommerce.com/data-tools-reports | |
Race & Gender (July 2016 Est.): | |
White alone | 71.7% |
Black or African American alone | 21.8% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0.6% |
Asian alone | 2.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander alone | 0.2% |
Two or more Races | 2.8% |
Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% |
Female persons, July 2016 | 49.4% |
Source: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/cravencountynorthcarolina/PST045219 | |
Military Presence (MCAS Cherry Point) | |
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 the 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) | |
Military Personnel | 8,987 |
Civilian Employees | 5,771 |
Military Dependents | 28,561 |
Military Retirees (within 40 mile radius) | 6,677 |
Source (2017): https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/ |
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