Craven County PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

102,290

0.196% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.6

1.62% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.3%

5.82% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,894

2.29% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$161,200

2.09% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

44,010

1.92% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Craven County PUMA, NC had a population of 102k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $53,894. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Craven County PUMA, NC declined from 102,491 to 102,290, a −0.196% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,687 to $53,894, a 2.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Craven County PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.2%), White (Hispanic) (4.46%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%).

8.53% 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.

97.5% of the residents in Craven County PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Craven County PUMA, NC are Craven Community College (1,129 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Craven County PUMA, NC was $161,200, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Craven County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 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.

Population & Diversity

Craven County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 102k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.72% of Craven County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.82k people).

In 2020, there were 3.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.7k people) in Craven County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.56k 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 (4,899 households), Other Languages of Asia (1,511 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (276 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,058

Women

50%

50,967

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 102,025 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

97.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.5% of Craven County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Craven County PUMA, NC was 97.4%, 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)
66.7k ± 352
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.7k ± 392
White (Hispanic)
4.56k ± 566

7.47%

Hispanic Population

7.64k people

7.47% of the people in Craven County PUMA, NC are hispanic (7.64k 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
1,185 ± 840 people
Myanmar
969 ± 761 people
Thailand
314 ± 434 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Craven County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,185 Craven County PUMA, NC residents, followed by Myanmar with 969 and Thailand with 314.

Foreign-Born Population

4.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.82k people

4.69%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.81k people

As of 2020, 4.72% of Craven County PUMA, NC residents (4.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Craven County PUMA, NC was 4.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
4,899 households (5.11%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,511 households (1.58%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
276 households (0.288%)

8.53% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Craven County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 5.11% 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-)
3,732 ± 472
Vietnam
3,680 ± 330
Gulf War (1990s)
1,505 ± 267

Craven County PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Craven County PUMA, NC employs 44k people. The largest industries in Craven County PUMA, NC are U. S. Marines (5,351 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,747 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,214 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($136,755), Insurance carriers ($133,280), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($120,321).

Males in Craven County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,450. 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

44k

2020 Value

−1.92%

1 Year decline

± −1.92%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Craven County PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.92%, from 44.9k employees to 44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Craven County PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,231 people), Retail salespersons (1,214 people), and Cooks (1,175 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

44k

2020 Value

−1.92%

1 Year decline

± −1.92%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Craven County PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.92%, from 44.9k employees to 44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Craven County PUMA, NC, are U. S. Marines (5,351 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,747 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,214 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

$38,862

Median earning men ± $3,010

$26,769

Median earning women ± $1,588

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,996), Public Administration ($55,088), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($43,095), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,337), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($32,134).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% 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
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

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

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 2020, universities in Craven County PUMA, NC awarded 1,129 degrees. The student population of Craven County PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,072 male students and 1,557 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Craven County PUMA, NC are White (731 and 65.4%), followed by Black or African American (182 and 16.3%), Hispanic or Latino (89 and 7.96%), and Two or More Races (40 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in Craven County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Craven Community College (1,129 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Craven County PUMA, NC are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (313 and 27.7%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (216 and 19.1%), and Information Technology (101 and 8.95%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,629 students enrolled in Craven County PUMA, NC, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,623 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
313 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
216 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Craven County PUMA, NC was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 313 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

1,129 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Craven Community College with 1,129 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 519 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Craven County PUMA, NC, which is 0.851 times less than the 610 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 731 degrees mean that there were 4.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 182 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 2020.

Public, 2-year ($199) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.973% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.701% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (22.7k), Some college (21.6k), and Bachelors Degree (11.4k).

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 $161,200 in 2020, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $157,900 to $161,200, a 2.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Craven County PUMA, NC is 65%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Craven County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 20.9 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 $53,894. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Craven County PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$161,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,031

$26,646

Median Property Taxes

±$1,331

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%

Homeownership

2020

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65% of the housing units in Craven County PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

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 2020, 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 $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

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.

$53,894

Median Household Income

± $2,017

41k

Number of Households

± 1,714

In 2020, the median household income of the 41k households in Craven County PUMA, NC grew to $53,894 from the previous year's value of $52,687.

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

2020 Wage GINI in Craven County PUMA, NC

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Craven County PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Craven County PUMA, NC was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.92% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (4.37%)

In 2020, 79.4% of workers in Craven County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (4.37%).

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

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Craven County PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% 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

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Craven County PUMA, NC (13.9k out of 96.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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

89.6% of the population of Craven County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 7.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

19.1%

Non-Group

7.33%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Craven County PUMA, NC declined by 2.7% from 10.7% to 10.4%.

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.