Havelock is a city located in Craven County North Carolina. Havelock has a 2024 population of 16,572. Havelock is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,282 in 2020.
The average household income in Havelock is $76,007 with a poverty rate of 13.45%. The median age in Havelock is 24.5 years: 23.1 years for males, and 27.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Havelock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,102 | 61.33% |
| Black or African American | 3,003 | 18.23% |
| Two or more races | 2,162 | 13.13% |
| Asian | 632 | 3.84% |
| Other race | 452 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,121 | 2.62 | 45 | 55 |
| Married | 2,818 | 3.27 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Non Family | 1,281 | 1.24 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Female | 545 | 2.59 | 31 | 69 |
| Male | 477 | 2.47 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
3
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 276 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,312 | 16.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 923 | 11.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 431 | 5.39% |
| High School Graduate | 2,548 | 31.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 2.09% |
| Some College | 2,336 | 29.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,697 | 4,542 | 821 |
| Black | 1,734 | 1,554 | 142 |
| 2+ Races | 838 | 831 | 189 |
| Hispanic | 762 | 695 | 224 |
| Asian | 280 | 247 | 52 |
| Other Race | 133 | 133 | 39 |
| Native American | 17 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 29.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,712 | $63,623 | $39,904 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,469 | $62,188 | $46,429 |
| High School Graduate | $37,034 | $41,646 | $31,467 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,938 | $36,603 | $23,828 |
| Overall | $45,593 | $50,264 | $37,507 |
| Some College | $47,716 | $49,598 | $38,677 |
$45,593
Average Earnings
$50,264
Average Male
$37,507
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.72% of Havelock residents speak only English, while 13.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,574 | 1,014 | 13.39% |
| Multiple | 1,560 | 398 | 25.51% |
| Black | 2,553 | 290 | 11.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,571 | 166 | 10.57% |
| Asian | 519 | 14 | 2.7% |
| Native | 19 | 1 | 5.26% |
13.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.97%
Male Poverty Rate
14.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Havelock is Multiple, with 25.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Havelock is Asian, with 2.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.2% |
| High School | 17.16% |
| Some College | 11.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.59% |
| Male Employed | 7.53% |
| Female Employed | 6.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,977 | $81,781 |
| Households | $64,433 | $76,007 |
| Married Families | $87,905 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,156 | $48,394 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,645
Number of Veterans
1,356
Male Veterans
289
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 827 |
| Second Gulf War | 820 |
| Vietnam | 230 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 598 |
| 55 to 64 | 427 |
| 65 to 74 | 288 |
| 18 to 34 | 280 |
| 75+ | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,147 | 21.86% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 28.68% |
| 2+ Races | 226 | 29.58% |
| Black | 206 | 12.46% |
| Other Race | 31 | 10.62% |
| Asian | 21 | 6.16% |
| Native American | 14 | 73.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.27%
Born in Havelock
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
95.88% of Havelock residents were born in the United States, with 30.27% having been born in North Carolina. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,936 | 73 | 0.43% |
| 2028 | 16,863 | 73 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 16,790 | 72 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 16,718 | 73 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 16,645 | 73 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 16,572 | 72 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 16,500 | 158 | 0.97% |
| 2022 | 16,342 | -33 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 16,375 | 93 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 16,282 | -3,353 | -17.08% |
| 2019 | 19,635 | -391 | -1.95% |
| 2018 | 20,026 | -269 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 20,295 | 182 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 20,113 | -227 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 20,340 | -348 | -1.68% |
| 2014 | 20,688 | -283 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 20,971 | -399 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 21,370 | 271 | 1.28% |
| 2011 | 21,099 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 21,095 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,442 | 2,174 | 10.73% |
| 1990 | 20,268 | 2,550 | 14.39% |
| 1980 | 17,718 | 12,435 | 235.38% |
| 1970 | 5,283 | 2,883 | 120.13% |
| 1960 | 2,400 | -14,536 | -85.83% |