Craven County Demographics

A map of Craven County's Population by Race

Craven County, North Carolina had a population of 100,720 in 2020. It was 64.5% White, 19.8% Black, 3.0% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Craven County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Craven County is the 27th most populous county of the 100 counties in North Carolina.

Craven County's White Population

64,933 residents of Craven County identify as White, or 64.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Craven County roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Craven County is ranked #52 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Craven County is more White than neighboring Jones County (63.1% White), Onslow County (63.3% White), and Pitt County (51% White). Craven County is less White than neighboring Pamlico County (74.2% White), and Beaufort County (65.9% White).

Craven County's Black Population

19,903 residents of Craven County identify as Black, or 19.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Craven County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Craven County is ranked #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Craven County is more Black than neighboring Pamlico County (16.7% Black), and Onslow County (13.2% Black). Craven County is less Black than neighboring Jones County (28% Black), Beaufort County (22.8% Black), and Pitt County (35.1% Black).

Craven County's Asian Population

3,059 residents of Craven County identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Craven County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Craven County is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Craven County is more Asian than neighboring Jones County (0.3% Asian), Pamlico County (0.4% Asian), Beaufort County (0.4% Asian), Onslow County (2.2% Asian), and Pitt County (1.8% Asian).

Craven County's Hispanic Population

7,195 residents of Craven County identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Craven County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Craven County is ranked #55 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Craven County is more Hispanic than neighboring Jones County (4.3% Hispanic), and Pamlico County (4% Hispanic). Craven County is less Hispanic than neighboring Beaufort County (7.7% Hispanic), Onslow County (13.5% Hispanic), and Pitt County (7.6% Hispanic).

Craven County's Native American/Other Population

914 residents of Craven County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Craven County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Craven County is ranked #28 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Craven County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jones County (0.8% Native American/Other), Beaufort County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pitt County (0.8% Native American/Other). Craven County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Onslow County (1.4% Native American/Other).

Craven County's Multiracial Population

4,716 residents of Craven County identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Craven County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 100 counties in North Carolina, Craven County is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Craven County is more Multiracial than neighboring Jones County (3.5% Multiracial), Pamlico County (3.7% Multiracial), Beaufort County (2.7% Multiracial), and Pitt County (3.7% Multiracial). Craven County is less Multiracial than neighboring Onslow County (6.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.