The Town FilesCraven County, North Carolina
102,612 people. The median home is worth $231,600 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $65,873.
Towns in Craven County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern | 31,291 | $240,100 | $61,031 | 38.9 |
| Havelock | 16,621 | $207,700 | $58,408 | 24.7 |
| James City | 5,291 | $204,400 | $58,973 | 51.7 |
| Trent Woods | 4,074 | $343,100 | $107,802 | 57.8 |
| Brices Creek | 3,542 | $338,700 | $85,723 | 55.0 |
| River Bend | 2,902 | $266,100 | $71,824 | 53.1 |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,767 | $300,600 | $72,583 | 62.2 |
| Neuse Forest | 2,110 | $228,000 | $84,500 | 36.2 |
| Cherry Branch | 1,211 | $262,200 | $104,432 | 30.9 |
| Vanceboro | 869 | $148,400 | $34,514 | 37.6 |
People and housing
| Craven County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,600 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,110 | $969 |
| Median household income | $65,873 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 38.8 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
40,890 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,634 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 525 storm events in Craven County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Craven County has been included in 32 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).