Havelock, NC Demographics

A map of Havelock's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,928	9,465	56.1%	56.9%
Black	2,849	2,787	16.1%	16.8%
Hispanic	2,821	2,405	15.9%	14.5%
Multiracial	1,224	1,180	6.9%	7.1%
Asian	728	522	4.1%	3.1%
Native American/Other	141	262	0.8%	1.6%

Havelock, North Carolina has an estimated population of 17,691, an increase from the 16,621 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.1% White, 16.1% Black, 15.9% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Havelock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Havelock has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Havelock, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Havelock is ranked the 61st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Havelock was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Havelock's White Population

9,928 residents of Havelock, or 56.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Havelock is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Havelock ranks 514th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Havelock's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Havelock's population has decreased from 56.9% to 56.1%.

Havelock is less White than neighboring Neuse Forest (89.3% White), Cherry Branch (65.3% White), Minnesott Beach (89.4% White), Arapahoe (83.4% White), and Newport (71.5% White).

Havelock's Black Population

2,849 residents of Havelock, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Havelock is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Havelock ranks 312th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Havelock's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Havelock's population has decreased from 16.8% to 16.1%.

Havelock is more Black than neighboring Neuse Forest (8% Black), Minnesott Beach (0.8% Black), Arapahoe (3.3% Black), and Newport (11.9% Black). Havelock is less Black than neighboring Cherry Branch (21.3% Black).

Havelock's Asian Population

728 residents of Havelock, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Havelock is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Havelock ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Havelock's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Asian residents' share of Havelock's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.1%.

Havelock is more Asian than neighboring Neuse Forest (1% Asian), Cherry Branch (0% Asian), Minnesott Beach (0% Asian), Arapahoe (0% Asian), and Newport (2.4% Asian).

Havelock's Hispanic Population

2,821 residents of Havelock, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Havelock is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Havelock ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Havelock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Havelock's population has increased from 14.5% to 15.9%.

Havelock is more Hispanic than neighboring Neuse Forest (0.7% Hispanic), Cherry Branch (10.9% Hispanic), Minnesott Beach (4% Hispanic), Arapahoe (4% Hispanic), and Newport (8.3% Hispanic).

Havelock's Native American/Other Population

141 residents of Havelock, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Havelock is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Havelock ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Havelock's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Havelock's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.8%.

Havelock is more Native American/Other than neighboring Neuse Forest (0% Native American/Other), Cherry Branch (0% Native American/Other), Minnesott Beach (0.2% Native American/Other), and Newport (0% Native American/Other).

Havelock's Multiracial Population

1,224 residents of Havelock, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Havelock is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Havelock ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Havelock's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Havelock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Havelock is more Multiracial than neighboring Neuse Forest (1% Multiracial), Cherry Branch (2.6% Multiracial), Minnesott Beach (5.6% Multiracial), and Newport (5.9% Multiracial). Havelock is less Multiracial than neighboring Arapahoe (8.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.