HavelockNC
A town of 17,691. Nearly 64.7% of it is conserved land.
What makes Havelock stand out
The 3 things Havelock does most differently from other towns.
Havelock has shrunk 19.8% since 2010
20,735 people in 2010; 17,691 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Havelock’s report card
Now in Havelock
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Havelock vs Croatan - Boys Varsity Football 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Emergency water main break causes Fontana Blvd closure in Havelockwnct.com · Sep 25
- UPDATE: Water main break to close Havelock road for hoursWITN · Sep 25
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Havelock. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Havelock is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Havelock Athletic Complex | 1 mi | 57 |
| 2. Croatan National Forest | — | 38 |
| 3. Recreation and Park Complex | — | 15 |
About one in six working residents works right in Havelock
Most working residents leave Havelock for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are New Bern (12%), Morehead City (9%) and Jacksonville (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Havelock home is worth about $235K
The typical Havelock home is worth about $235,000, up 2.8% in a year, 30% below the North Carolina typical home.
Typical home value
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
Havelock’s public schools outperform 47% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Havelock’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 53% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W Edwards Elementary | K–5 | 489 | C+ |
| Roger Bell New Tech Academy | PK–5 | 408 | C− |
| W Jesse Gurganus Elementary | K–5 | 340 | A |
| Havelock Elementary | PK–5 | 248 | C+ |
| Graham A Barden Elementary | PK–5 | 237 | C+ |
| Annunciation Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 139 |
Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Havelock beats the North Carolina average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Havelock | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 10.9% | 8.4% |
Mild winters, hot summers
Havelock has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Havelock
Havelock's reported crime rate is below North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 34 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
12 miles of trails in Havelock
64.7% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
About Havelock
City in North Carolina, United States
Havelock is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Havelock had a population of 16,621. The city is home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, the world's largest Marine Corps air station, and home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Havelock is part of the New Bern, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 16,621
- Area
- 18 sq mi
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- ZIP code
- 28532–28533, 28532
- Area code
- 252