Population 19,853 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Havelock
Household size in Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Havelock run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.69 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Havelock is young: half of its residents are under 31.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.2, in line with the national trend. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only ten are younger.
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 Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Havelock (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Havelock
Renters in Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Havelock: 50.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (39.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national share rose. Only 11 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people 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 Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Havelock is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Havelock has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $886 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,027 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,357 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$471 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Havelock costs $1,357 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $471 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are 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 Havelock
Bachelor's degrees in Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Havelock: 20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Havelock is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Havelock
| Period | Havelock | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Havelock than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Havelock compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock | 2.56 | 31.6 | 13.9% | 50.1% | 10.7% | 1990 | $1,357 | 20.8% | 93.4% | 4.4% |
| Cherry Point | 2.71 | 22.5 | 39.7% | 78.2% | 15.1% | 1984 | $1,487 | 21.5% | 99.9% | 3.1% |
| Neuse Forest | 2.45 | 35.3 | 20.6% | 28.9% | 7.1% | 1999 | $1,376 | 23.4% | 92.4% | 3.4% |
| Minnesott Beach | 2.35 | 45.4 | 6.0% | 16.2% | 14.7% | 1995 | $1,388 | 28.6% | 95.3% | 6.1% |
| Harlowe | 2.40 | 49.8 | 5.9% | 10.7% | 20.8% | 1994 | $1,094 | 25.6% | 86.4% | 5.4% |
| Newport | 2.36 | 44.8 | 6.6% | 23.5% | 16.7% | 1995 | $1,099 | 26.0% | 93.4% | 4.8% |
| Broad Creek | 2.44 | 41.4 | 11.4% | 16.0% | 18.2% | 1996 | $1,179 | 26.4% | 90.9% | 0.4% |
| Mill Creek | 2.28 | 50.3 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 6.6% | 1994 | $1,013 | 27.2% | 93.4% | 4.1% |
| Mansfield | 2.17 | 34.3 | 2.2% | 68.1% | 6.1% | 1983 | $1,093 | 25.1% | 95.9% | 0.6% |
| Merrimon | 2.24 | 60.0 | 3.0% | 9.2% | 34.1% | 1986 | $1,160 | 24.6% | 77.7% | 3.5% |
| Morehead City | 1.96 | 48.6 | 5.9% | 37.1% | 15.1% | 1986 | $1,261 | 41.5% | 92.7% | 3.0% |
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 Havelock. 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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