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Havelock, NC


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Havelock, North Carolina

Havelock, North Carolina, in Craven county, is 31 miles E of Jacksonville, North Carolina (center to center) and 115 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are 22,442 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Havelock

In Havelock, about 55% of adults are married. When people think of Havelock, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Havelock.

Approximately 30% of Havelock is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Havelock.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Havelock had a median family income of $37,000.

Political Inclinations

Havelock folks tended to give their money ($750) to Michael Badnarik in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Havelock Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Havelock that were owner-occupied was 38%.

Commuting

In Havelock, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Havelock is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Havelock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHavelock Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Havelock Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Havelock Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Havelock Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Havelock Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Havelock, NC

Comparing Havelock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men23
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults45
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime68

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