Craven County, North Carolina

Craven County
Craven County Courthouse in New Bern
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°07′01″N 77°04′53″W / 35.116829°N 77.08132°W / 35.116829; -77.08132
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1712
Named forWilliam, Earl of Craven
SeatNew Bern
Largest communityNew Bern
Area
 • Total773.28 sq mi (2,002.8 km2)
 • Land706.57 sq mi (1,830.0 km2)
 • Water66.71 sq mi (172.8 km2)  8.63%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total100,720
 • Density142.55/sq mi (55.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.cravencounty.com

Craven County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 100,720 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is New Bern.[2]

Communities

Cities

Towns

  • Bridgeton
  • Cove City
  • Dover
  • River Bend
  • Trent Woods
  • Vanceboro

Census-designated places

  • Brices Creek
  • Fairfield Harbour
  • James City
  • Neuse Forest

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Craven County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.