Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

169,726

0.162% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

1.15% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.3%

0.543% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$66,919

4.95% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$241,600

7.28% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 170k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $66,919. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC grew from 169,451 to 169,726, a 0.162% increase and its median household income grew from $63,762 to $66,919, a 4.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.42%), and White (Hispanic) (2.1%).

7.09% of the households in Craven & Carteret Counties 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.

98.5% of the residents in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC are Craven Community College (1,198 degrees awarded in 2022) and Carteret Community College (533 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was $241,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.5%.

Most people in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC borders South & West Albemarle Sound & Outer Banks Regions PUMA, NC, Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC, Pitt County--Greenville City PUMA, NC, and Onslow County (South)--Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 170k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.73% of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.33k people).

In 2023, there were 5.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.66k Two+ (Non-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 & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (7,178 households), Other Languages of Asia (676 households), and German (638 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,794

Women

50.4%

83,425

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 168,219 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 478
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.2k ± 544
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.66k ± 706

6.34%

Hispanic Population

10.8k people

6.34% of the people in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (10.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,867 ± 1,055 people
Myanmar
470 ± 532 people
Vietnam
323 ± 441 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,867 Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Myanmar with 470 and Vietnam with 323.

Foreign-Born Population

3.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.33k people

3.62%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.13k people

As of 2023, 3.73% of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC residents (6.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was 3.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,178 households (4.46%)
Other Languages of Asia
676 households (0.42%)
German
638 households (0.396%)

7.09% of the households in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is approximately the same as the national average of NaNk%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.46% of the households in Craven & Carteret Counties 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

Vietnam
5,356 ± 437
Gulf War (2001-)
5,196 ± 587
Gulf War (1990s)
3,332 ± 527

Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC employs N/A people. The largest industries in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (6,196 people), U. S. Marines (5,183 people), and Construction (3,665 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous retail stores ($239,373), Air transportation ($151,665), and Legal services ($140,528).

Males in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,647. The income inequality in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,285

Women

46.1%

51,705

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 95,990 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

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

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Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,934 people), Cashiers (1,783 people), and Retail salespersons (1,773 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Craven & Carteret Counties 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

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The most common employment sectors for those who live in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,196 people), U. S. Marines (5,183 people), and Construction (3,665 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,760

Median earning men ± $1,810

$34,560

Median earning women ± $1,285

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($72,293), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,042), and Information ($61,599).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($54,398), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,526), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,083).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC awarded 1,731 degrees. The student population of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,599 male students and 2,656 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC are White (1,207 and 70.6%), followed by Black or African American (177 and 10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (173 and 10.1%), and Two or More Races (65 and 3.8%).

The largest universities in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Craven Community College (1,198 and 69.2%) and Carteret Community College (533 and 30.8%).

The most popular majors in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (310 and 17.9%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (238 and 13.7%), and Information Technology (188 and 10.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,255 students enrolled in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,789 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
310 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
238 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
80 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 310 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Craven Community College
1,198 degrees awarded
Carteret Community College
533 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Craven Community College with 1,198 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 829 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.919 times less than the 902 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,207 degrees mean that there were 6.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 177 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 ($2,128) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($188) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,275) 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 2022, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.659% 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 & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (39.4k), Some college (35.8k), and Bachelors Degree (19.9k).

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 & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was $241,600 in 2023, which is 0.796 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $225,200 to $241,600, a 7.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC is 71.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC is $66,919. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$241,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,701

$51,940

Median Property Taxes

±$1,630

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 & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.5%

Homeownership

2023

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.5% of the housing units in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Craven & Carteret Counties 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Craven & Carteret Counties 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.

$66,919

Median Household Income

± $1,941

72.7k

Number of Households

± 2,131

In 2023, the median household income of the 72.7k households in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC grew to $66,919 from the previous year's value of $63,762.

The following chart displays the households in Craven & Carteret Counties 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

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC

0.454

2021 Wage GINI in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.261% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (8.31%)
Worked At Home (8.22%)

In 2023, 79.7% of workers in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.31%) and those who worked at home (8.22%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Craven & Carteret Counties 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 & Carteret Counties 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 & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC (20.1k out of 164k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Craven & Carteret Counties 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

91% of the population of Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 35.2% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 21.6% on non-group plans, and 5.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.99%

Uninsured

35.2%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

21.6%

Non-Group

5.38%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Craven & Carteret Counties PUMA, NC declined by 6.24% from 9.59% to 8.99%.

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

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