Navassa is a town located in Brunswick County North Carolina. Navassa has a 2024 population of 1,850. Navassa is currently growing at a rate of 6.51% annually and its population has increased by 32.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,397 in 2020.
The average household income in Navassa is $64,789 with a poverty rate of 10.28%. The median age in Navassa is 32.2 years: 32.3 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Navassa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 779 | 36.27% |
| Two or more races | 638 | 29.7% |
| White | 581 | 27.05% |
| Other race | 150 | 6.98% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 678 | 3.17 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 251 | 3.05 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Female | 225 | 4.79 | 48 | 52 |
| Non Family | 167 | 1.31 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 35 | 2.43 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 11.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 8.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 9.9% |
| High School Graduate | 530 | 39.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 3.9% |
| Some College | 288 | 21.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 620 | 566 | 125 |
| White | 388 | 373 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 238 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 63 | 16 |
| Other Race | 81 | 50 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,167 | $46,719 | $60,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,181 | $0 | $52,292 |
| High School Graduate | $30,743 | $32,061 | $25,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,037 | $30,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,572 | $35,435 | $42,762 |
| Some College | $43,004 | $45,395 | $42,883 |
$36,572
Average Earnings
$35,435
Average Male
$42,762
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.72% of Navassa residents speak only English, while 8.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 190 | 103 | 54.21% |
| Other | 150 | 87 | 58% |
| Black | 779 | 59 | 7.57% |
| White | 564 | 52 | 9.22% |
| Multiple | 617 | 20 | 3.24% |
10.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.29%
Male Poverty Rate
5.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Navassa is Other, with 58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Navassa is Multiple, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.66% |
| High School | 4.72% |
| Some College | 4.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.26% |
| Male Employed | 9.82% |
| Female Employed | 5.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,616 | $67,003 |
| Households | $57,571 | $64,789 |
| Married Families | $73,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,893 | $51,229 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
94
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 16.1% |
| Black | 20 | 3.05% |
| Other Race | 3 | 3.23% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 2.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
53.72%
Born in Navassa
96.88%
Native Born
3.12%
Foreign Born
2.37%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
96.88% of Navassa residents were born in the United States, with 53.72% having been born in North Carolina. 2.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,417 | 114 | 4.95% |
| 2028 | 2,303 | 113 | 5.16% |
| 2027 | 2,190 | 113 | 5.44% |
| 2026 | 2,077 | 114 | 5.81% |
| 2025 | 1,963 | 113 | 6.11% |
| 2024 | 1,850 | 113 | 6.51% |
| 2023 | 1,737 | 61 | 3.64% |
| 2022 | 1,676 | 150 | 9.83% |
| 2021 | 1,526 | 129 | 9.23% |
| 2020 | 1,397 | -914 | -39.55% |
| 2019 | 2,311 | 186 | 8.75% |
| 2018 | 2,125 | 229 | 12.08% |
| 2017 | 1,896 | 112 | 6.28% |
| 2016 | 1,784 | 57 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 1,727 | 98 | 6.02% |
| 2014 | 1,629 | 94 | 6.12% |
| 2013 | 1,535 | 14 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 1,521 | 16 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 1,505 | 21 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 1,484 | 0 | 0% |