Craven County Income Charts

This section shows the Craven County North Carolina economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2022 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Craven County depicts it has a Median earnings of $42,509 which is the second most median earnings of all the counties in the greater Craven County region. The county with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Carteret County which depicts a median earnings of $45,703 (7.5% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $53,269, Craven County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of North Carolina, median earnings per worker of $47,601, Craven County is about 12.0% smaller.

In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a Median household income of $56,325 which is the second most median income of all the counties in the greater Craven County region. The county with the highest median household income in the area is Carteret County which depicts a median income of $61,805 (9.7% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $69,021, Craven County is about 22.5% smaller. Also, compared to the state of North Carolina, median household income of $60,516, Craven County is about 7.4% smaller.

The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Craven County metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it it has the largest proportion of earnings less than $10,000 at 7.5% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has a Avg Hours Worked of 40.0 which is the second most average hours of all the counties in the greater Craven County region. The county with the highest average hours in the area is Onslow County which shows an average hours of 43.4 (8.5% larger). Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has a Avg Hrly Earnings of $20.44 which is in the middle range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Carteret County which depicts an average hourly earnings of $22.59 (10.6% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $26.40, Craven County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, measured against the state of North Carolina, average hourly earnings of $23.41, Craven County is about 14.6% smaller.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Craven County metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Craven County depicts it has a Self Employed of 8.1% which is the second smallest when sorted by percentage of people self employed of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Carteret County which depicts a percentage self employed of 13.6% (67.7% larger).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-under 25 years at $63,236 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Pamlico County ($68,026), and #1 Carteret County ($72,317) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $64,251 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Carteret County ($68,222), and #1 Onslow County ($69,201) are larger. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-45 to 64 years at $44,917 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Carteret County with $50,737.

The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a With Retirement Income of 29.1% which is in the mid range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Pamlico County which shows a households with retirement income of 34.9% (19.9% larger).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and it has one of the largest proportions of overall family income at $75,586 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Beaufort County ($77,758), and #1 Carteret County ($79,608) are larger. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of overall family income of all the other counties in the local area in terms of white family income at $48,830 of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of american indian family income at $108,704 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of asian family income at $53,984 of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of hawaiian family income at $46,191 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Carteret County ($54,732), and #1 Onslow County ($64,277) are larger.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Craven County shows it has the hightest cost of 108.8 for the cost of utilities grouping.

Craven County Labor Force Charts

The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. . It shows that from February 2010 to before the disasterous COVID Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 11.7% to 3.6% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 69.2%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 3.8% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 5.6%. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. . It depicts that from February 2010 to before the Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 41,928 to 39,253 in March 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly labor force participation of 6.4%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 41,638 This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of 6.1%.

The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Craven County depicts it has a Unemployment Rate of 2.9% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Lenoir County which depicts a rate of 5.2% (77.8% larger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Craven County indicates it has a Labor Force Participation of 58.8% which is the second most participation rates of all the counties in the greater Craven County region.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Craven County depicts full time employees approximately 4.2 times bigger as the part time employees.

The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Craven County area. Craven County shows it has a Single Earner Families of 31.3% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Onslow County which depicts a single earners rate of 34.9% (11.6% larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Craven County shows it has a Families with No One Working of 24.0% which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest families with no one working in the area is Pamlico County which depicts a families with no worker of 39.8% (66.0% larger).

Craven County Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Craven County community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Craven County shows it has a Total In Poverty of 13,598 which is the second most total people earning less than the poverty level of all the counties in the greater Craven County region. The county with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Onslow County which shows a total people earning less than the poverty level of 23,993 (76.4% larger).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Craven County shows it has a Percent of Population In Poverty of 14.2% which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Lenoir County which depicts a percent of people in poverty of 23.3% (64.4% larger).

In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Craven County has the percentage of person in poverty 35 to 54 years the second smallest as measured by person in poverty under 12 years of all the other counties in the surrounding region at 10% of the total.

The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Craven County has one of the largest proportions of black poverty rate at 40% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lenoir County (49%), and #1 Beaufort County (95%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of american indian poverty rate at 31% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Lenoir County with 73%. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of hawaiian poverty rate at 28% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lenoir County (35%), and #1 Beaufort County (36%) are larger.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Craven County has the percentage of unmarried with children and in poverty less than most other counties in the metropolitan area at 39% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of unmarried female with children and in poverty at 36% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Jones County with 62%.

The next chart looks at the percentage of people in poverty based on their education level in Figure 28 marriage status. Craven County has the smallest proportion of highschool graduate and in poverty at 9% of the total. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Craven County depicts it has a Public Assistance Percent of 13.9% which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Lenoir County which depicts a households with public assistance of 26.0% (about twice as large).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Craven County indicates it has a Gini Index of 45.2% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the surrounding region.

Craven County Work Commute Charts

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Craven County has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 7am to 730am at 9% of the total.

The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Craven County has one of the largest proportions of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes at 14% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Onslow County (14%), and #1 Beaufort County (18%) are larger. Second, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 21% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 30 to 34 minutes at 2% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 40 to 44 minutes at 4% of the total.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Craven County shows it has a Avg Commute Time of 21 which is the smallest in order of average commute time of all the other counties in the greater region. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Craven County shows average commute time in minutes for men 37.5% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Craven County has one of the largest proportions of 1 vehicle available at 42% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Carteret County (44%), and #1 Onslow County (48%) are larger. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Craven County depicts it has a Work in city or place where live of 41% which is the third most of all other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Onslow County which shows a people who both work and live in the same city of 67% (63.3% larger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 44%, Craven County is about 7.8% smaller. Also, compared with the state of North Carolina, people who both work and live in the same city of 52%, Craven County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Craven County Jobs Charts

The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Craven County depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $87,679 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations group. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Craven County depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $62,962 for the earnings-computer, engineering, and science occupations classification. The table in Figure 48, shows Craven County employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Craven County Self Employment Charts

Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Craven County shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 29% for the self employed management, business, science, and arts businesses group.

Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Craven County shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 29% for the self employed in professional, scientific, management, administrative services category.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Craven County depicts it has a Self Employment Income of $40,643 which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. The county with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Jones County which depicts an average annual self employment income of $48,403 (19.1% larger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $42,141, Craven County is only about 3.7% smaller. Also, benchmarked against the state of North Carolina, average annual self employment income of $34,823, Craven County is 16.7% larger.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Craven County depicts total number of self-employed men about twice as large as the total number of self-employed women.