Craven County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 101,233 inhabitants. The county was created 312 years ago in 1712. Its county seat is New Bern.
There are 12 city/town in Craven County, NC. The largest city of Craven County is New Bern with a population of 29,940. Other cities include, Havelock population 19,593, James City population 5,899, Trent Woods population 3,991, Brices Creek population 3,073
Situated along the picturesque rivers and wetlands of coastal North Carolina, Craven County is home to several historic cities and towns that offer southern hospitality and charm. The county seat and largest city is New Bern, situated at the confluence of the Trent and Neuse Rivers. With its historic downtown, New Bern serves as the cultural hub of Craven County.
Just south of New Bern is the port town of Havelock, best known as the home of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. To the north along the Neuse River is Vanceboro, a quaint community near the Croatan National Forest. Further inland is Dover, a small town that greets visitors with classic antebellum architecture and homes.
Other Craven County communities like Cove City, Bridgeton, and Fairfield Harbour developed along the inland creeks and wetlands that make this coastal county so scenic. No matter which Craven County town you visit, you'll find residents proud to share the history and natural splendor of this special part of eastern North Carolina.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craven County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Brices Creek | Township in Craven County, North Carolina | 3,073 |
Bridgeton | Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States | 444 |
Cove City | Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America | 387 |
Fairfield Harbour | Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina | 2,952 |
Havelock | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States | 19,593 |
James City | Census designated place | 5,899 |
Neuse Forest | Township in Craven County, North Carolina | 2,005 |
New Bern | City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina | 29,940 |
River Bend | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America | 3,006 |
Spring Hope | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,319 |
Trent Woods | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America | 3,991 |
Vanceboro | Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America | 955 |