2020 · Vance Mill Market · Wikimedia Commons
Vanceboro’s story
Vanceboro in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Explore the history →VanceboroNC
A town of 1,030. A regional job hub with 474 jobs.
Population
1,030
−13.5% since 2010
Typical home
$200K
+2.2% in a year
Household income
$35K
median
Median age
37.6
years
Jobs based here
474
A job hub
What makes Vanceboro stand out
The 3 things Vanceboro does most differently from other towns.
474jobs here
Work
474 jobs
based in Vanceboro, a regional job hub
4% of working residents work in town.
100 U.S. towns● Vanceboro
Health
84% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than NC on 1 measures, worse on 17.
$200Ktypical home
Housing
$200K typical home
40% below the NC typical home
Up 2.2% in a year.
A shrinking town
Vanceboro has shrunk 13.5% since 2010
1,005 people in 2010; 1,030 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Vanceboro’s report card
Now in Vanceboro
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →75°
Clear
H 0° · L 56°
Local news
All →- West Craven vs North Pitt - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Following Traffic Stop in Vanceboro, N.C.New Bern Live · Sep 22
- World War Two pilot laid to rest decades laterWITN · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vanceboro. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Vanceboro
Most working residents leave Vanceboro for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are New Bern (21%), Greenville (8%) and Raleigh (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Vanceboro4%
New Bern21%
Greenville8%
Raleigh4%
Jacksonville3%
23 mi
median commute distance
474
jobs based in Vanceboro
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 98% of U.S. communities.
98risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1999
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Vanceboro beats the North Carolina average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Vanceboro | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 76.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.2% | 13.9% |
Carolina East Medical Center
14.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
20th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Vanceboro home is worth about $200K
The typical Vanceboro home is worth about $200,000, up 2.2% in a year, 40% below the North Carolina typical home.
$200KZillow home value
Typical home value
Vanceboro$200K
North Carolina$335K
+2.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Vanceboro has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring49–73°
Summer68–88°
Fall52–74°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Mar 23
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Vanceboro’s public schools outperform 47% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Vanceboro’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 rank near the top.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanceboro-Farm Life Elementary | PK–5 | 494 | C− |
| Swift Creek Christian Academy Private | K–8 | 75 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Small town
1,030 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Famous people from Vanceboro
3 notable people were born in Vanceboro.
About Vanceboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
Vanceboro is a town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Vanceboro had a population of 869. Originally called Swift Creek, residents renamed the town for Zebulon B. Vance after he visited there during his 1876 campaign for governor. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 869
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- ZIP code
- 28586
- Area code
- 252
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