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Vanceboro, NC
Town in Craven County, North Carolina.
Population
1,030
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
0
Vanceboro and its ZIP codes
Vanceboro at a glance
- Vanceboro is about 2.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,514 a year, 52% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,400 (49% below North Carolina) and median rent is $492 a month.
Local data for Vanceboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vanceboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,514
Poverty rate
36.8%
Median home value
$148,400
Median rent
$492/mo
Homeownership
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (113), Mexican Americans (29), German Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craven County. PPP loans are for Vanceboro.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,163
40,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $14,635 per person
How people get to work
Vanceboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.1%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vanceboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,154
11.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vanceboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Vanceboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cove CityTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BridgetonTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| New BernCity | 13 mi | 28.7 |
| Cypress LandingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| ChocowinityTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Trent WoodsTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| River BendTown | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| DoverTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| GriftonTown | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| AydenTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| River RoadCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.1 |
| Washington ParkTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| GrimeslandTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Brices CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.8 |
| WashingtonCity | 19 mi | 8.2 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vanceboro, NC in?
- Vanceboro is in Craven County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Vanceboro, NC?
- About 1,030 people live in Vanceboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vanceboro?
- Nearby places include Cove City (12 mi), Bridgeton (13 mi), New Bern (13 mi), Cypress Landing (15 mi), Chocowinity (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023