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Havelock, NC

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Havelock, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

17,691population

24.7median age

This community is a community of 17,691 with a median age of 24.7. The population is predominantly White (56.1%) with a significant Black community (16.1%). Median household income is $58,408. 94.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 41.3%, with a median home value of $207,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.1%9,928

Black

16.1%2,849

Hispanic/Latino

15.9%2,821

Two or More

6.9%1,224

Asian

4.1%728

Other

0.5%91

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%27

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%397

High School Diploma

26.1%2,268

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%802

Some College (1+ yr)

20%1,736

Associate's Degree

16%1,391

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%1,059

Master's Degree

6.4%558

Professional Degree

0.1%13

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

$207,700median home value

$1,280median rent

41.3%homeownership

6,631total units

9.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 41.3%

Renter 58.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%65

$50K–$100K

3.8%93

$100K–$150K

9.2%229

$150K–$200K

30.8%763

$200K–$300K

38.6%956

$300K–$500K

13.5%335

$500K–$1M

1.5%36

Rent Distribution

Under $500

228

$500–$750

117

$750–$1,000

401

$1,000–$1,250

837

$1,250–$1,500

939

$1,500–$2,000

824

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%28

2010–2019

8.1%539

2000–2009

21.8%1,446

1990–1999

13.8%913

1980–1989

21.4%1,419

1970–1979

18%1,192

1960–1969

7.1%471

1950–1959

7.9%527

1940–1949

0.8%55

1939 or earlier

0.6%41

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.3%5,479

Utility Gas

5.5%332

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%68

No Fuel

1.1%63

Solar

0.5%33

Fuel Oil

0.3%16

Wood

0.1%9

Household Economyi

$58,408median household income

$29,099per capita income

12%poverty rate

3%unemployment

10,414labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%401

$10K–$15K

4%241

$15K–$20K

3.5%210

$20K–$25K

2%120

$25K–$30K

6.9%412

$30K–$35K

3.9%231

$35K–$40K

5.1%308

$40K–$45K

3.8%225

$45K–$50K

4.4%262

$50K–$60K

11.6%697

$60K–$75K

9.6%574

$75K–$100K

15.1%908

$100K–$125K

9.5%569

$125K–$150K

7.3%437

$150K–$200K

3.1%189

$200K+

3.6%216

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

180

Residentsi

360

Avg. Tenant Renti

$394/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes96% occupied$477/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers76 homes92% occupied$345/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 854 homes96% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,408/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

72.1%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

22.3%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

82.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.2% of subsidized households are minority

21.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7764.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

224

India

119

Guatemala

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,009

Avg. Commutei

18.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,039

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,951(20.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured