Craven County PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

101,405

0.865% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

1.06% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.2%

1.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,325

4.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,100

4.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

43,904

0.241% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Craven County PUMA, NC had a population of 101k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $56,325. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Craven County PUMA, NC declined from 102,290 to 101,405, a −0.865% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,894 to $56,325, a 4.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Craven County PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.3%), White (Hispanic) (4.55%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%).

8.35% of the households in Craven County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Craven County PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Craven County PUMA, NC are Craven Community College (775 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Craven County PUMA, NC was $168,100, and the homeownership rate was 65.2%.

Most people in Craven County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Craven County PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Craven County PUMA, NC borders Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC, Greenville City PUMA, NC, and Carteret, Beaufort & Pamlico Counties PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Craven County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 101k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.47% of Craven County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.54k people).

In 2021, there were 3.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.8k people) in Craven County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.62k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Craven County PUMA, NC are Spanish (5,138 households), Other Languages of Asia (1,080 households), and German (218 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,011

Women

50.3%

50,492

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 101,503 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Craven County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Craven County PUMA, NC was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Craven County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Craven County PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.8k ± 376
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.6k ± 465
White (Hispanic)
4.62k ± 524

7.66%

Hispanic Population

7.77k people

7.66% of the people in Craven County PUMA, NC are hispanic (7.77k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Craven County PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
988 ± 768 people
Myanmar
698 ± 646 people
Guatemala
283 ± 412 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Craven County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 988 Craven County PUMA, NC residents, followed by Myanmar with 698 and Guatemala with 283.

Foreign-Born Population

4.47%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.54k people

4.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.82k people

As of 2021, 4.47% of Craven County PUMA, NC residents (4.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Craven County PUMA, NC was 4.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Craven County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,138 households (5.4%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,080 households (1.14%)
German
218 households (0.229%)

8.35% of the households in Craven County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Craven County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 5.4% of the households in Craven County PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,375 ± 522
Vietnam
3,082 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
2,157 ± 471

Craven County PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Craven County PUMA, NC employs 43.9k people. The largest industries in Craven County PUMA, NC are U. S. Marines (5,221 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,911 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,317 people), and the highest paying industries are Insurance carriers ($169,625), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($147,305), and Legal services ($137,451).

Males in Craven County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,279. The income inequality in Craven County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,822

Women

42.8%

25,188

Men

57.2%

The workforce of Craven County PUMA, NC in 2020 was 44,010 people, with 42.8% woman, and 57.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Craven County PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

43.9k

2021 Value

−0.241%

1 Year decline

± −0.241%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Craven County PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.241%, from 44k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Craven County PUMA, NC, are Retail salespersons (1,285 people), Registered nurses (1,256 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,078 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Craven County PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.9k

2021 Value

−0.241%

1 Year decline

± −0.241%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Craven County PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.241%, from 44k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Craven County PUMA, NC, are U. S. Marines (5,221 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,911 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,317 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Craven County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Craven County PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,816

Median earning men ± $1,814

$28,706

Median earning women ± $2,617

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,029), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,000), and Information ($54,693).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,564), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,982), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,540).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Craven County PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Craven County PUMA, NC awarded 775 degrees. The student population of Craven County PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,121 male students and 1,592 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Craven County PUMA, NC are White (498 and 64.6%), followed by Black or African American (139 and 18%), Hispanic or Latino (66 and 8.56%), and Asian (29 and 3.76%).

The largest universities in Craven County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Craven Community College (775 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Craven County PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (191 and 24.6%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (123 and 15.9%), and Information Technology (93 and 12%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,713 students enrolled in Craven County PUMA, NC, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,620 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
191 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
123 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Craven County PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 191 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Craven County PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Craven Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

775 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Craven Community College with 775 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 365 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Craven County PUMA, NC, which is 0.89 times less than the 410 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 498 degrees mean that there were 3.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 139 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($198) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.869% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.694% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Craven County PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (23k), Some college (21.9k), and Bachelors Degree (11k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Craven County PUMA, NC was $168,100 in 2021, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,200 to $168,100, a 4.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Craven County PUMA, NC is 65.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Craven County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Craven County PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Craven County PUMA, NC is $56,325. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Craven County PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$168,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,024

$26,355

Median Property Taxes

±$1,277

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Craven County PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Craven County PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.2%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.2% of the housing units in Craven County PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Craven County PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Craven County PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Craven County PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,325

Median Household Income

± $2,377

40.4k

Number of Households

± 1,634

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.4k households in Craven County PUMA, NC grew to $56,325 from the previous year's value of $53,894.

The following chart displays the households in Craven County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Craven County PUMA, NC

0.437

2020 Wage GINI in Craven County PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Craven County PUMA, NC was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.174% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Craven County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Craven County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Craven County PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (5.38%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Craven County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (5.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Craven County PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Craven County PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Craven County PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Craven County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Craven County PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Craven County PUMA, NC (13.6k out of 96.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Craven County PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.9% of the population of Craven County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 6.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

18.7%

Non-Group

6.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Craven County PUMA, NC declined by 3.43% from 10.4% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Craven County PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.