Craven County, North Carolina

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]

Craven County
County
Craven County Courthouse in New Bern
Craven County Courthouse in New Bern
Map of North Carolina highlighting Craven County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°07′01″N 77°04′53″W
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

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.
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