Population 8,568 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Craven
Household size in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Craven is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.44 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 37.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 38.8 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.6 | 39.5 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 40.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Craven is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 34.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Craven, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Craven has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Jacksonville neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Craven
Renters in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6% | 31.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.6% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.5% | 35.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +17.3 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Craven: 71.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (38.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 17.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of Jacksonville's 108 neighborhoods have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 13.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 13.8% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Craven: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 9.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1992 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Craven are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in the Jacksonville area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $827 | $1,041 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $929 | $1,106 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,058 | $1,251 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,345 | $1,750 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$518 | +$709 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Craven costs $1,345 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $518 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Craven
Bachelor's degrees in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 26.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 31.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 36.7% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Craven as nationally: 35.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 88.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 89.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Craven have finished high school as nationally: 90.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Jacksonville area overall (92.2%). The share with a diploma is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Craven
| Period | Craven | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Craven runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Craven compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven | 2.14 | 39.8 | 7.4% | 71.0% | 7.4% | 1987 | $1,345 | 35.0% | 90.4% | 4.6% |
| Brierwood | 2.16 | 44.9 | 4.7% | 25.7% | 7.2% | 1976 | $1,669 | 43.4% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| Sunbeam | 2.51 | 38.3 | 12.8% | 40.1% | 7.4% | 1997 | $1,902 | 36.2% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
| Goodby's Creek | 2.40 | 40.6 | 11.8% | 25.3% | 3.4% | 1975 | $1,614 | 38.0% | 94.3% | 1.0% |
| Arrowhead | 2.38 | 38.5 | 11.5% | 33.7% | 7.1% | 1983 | $1,651 | 31.1% | 89.5% | 0.2% |
| Southwood | 1.98 | 53.8 | 7.1% | 51.2% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,702 | 25.2% | 89.8% | 5.8% |
| Mandarin Station-Losco | 2.52 | 38.4 | 13.7% | 32.8% | 3.8% | 1990 | $1,718 | 32.8% | 94.2% | 2.2% |
| Royal Lakes | 1.86 | 32.1 | 11.2% | 87.4% | 10.4% | 1983 | $1,437 | 29.5% | 97.9% | 1.2% |
| Southpoint | 2.53 | 45.0 | 11.9% | 47.5% | 16.9% | 1982 | $1,539 | 25.2% | 91.5% | 2.5% |
| San Jose Forest | 2.65 | 39.8 | 1.2% | 2.8% | 10.9% | 1962 | $1,119 | 60.7% | 98.5% | 2.1% |
| Baymeadows | 1.88 | 30.7 | 6.1% | 81.1% | 8.8% | 2000 | $1,720 | 49.2% | 95.1% | 1.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Craven. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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