Township 1, North Carolina
Township 1 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Township 1 is a geographic entity located in Craven County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,476. The land area covers 166.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,476 | ±821 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,483 | ±447 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,927 | ±420 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,483 | ±447 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 444 | ±191 |
| Median Home Value | $135,400 | ±$33,769 |
| Median Gross Rent | $776 | ±$41 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,252 | ±$6,908 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,625 | ±$2,096 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,147 | ±298 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,138 | ±519 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 72.6% | ±2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 104,167 (2024)
ID: 205055
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
406 CRAVEN ST, NEW BERN NC 28560-4911
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Winterville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | New Bern, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Greenville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Chocowinity, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Chocowinity, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | New Bern, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-12 | New Bern, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | New Bern, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | New Bern, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Greenville, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Craven Community College
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College | 13.9 mi away | 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC, 28562-4900 |
2526387200
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VANCEBORO-CRAVEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 7931 MAIN ST, VANCEBORO, NC, 28586 |
(252) 244-0571
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Beaufort County Community College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 5337 US Highway 264 East, Washington, NC, 27889 |
2529466194
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COVE CITY-CRAVEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 102 N MAIN ST, COVE CITY, NC, 28523 |
(252) 638-6363
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Pitt Community College
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College | 22.2 mi away | 1986 Pitt Tech Road, Winterville, NC, 28590 |
2524937200
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CPRL BOOK/TECH MOBILE
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 400 JOHNSON ST., NEW BERN, NC, 28562 |
(252) 638-7804
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Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 24.0 mi away | 1011 Charles Blvd Ste A, Greenville, NC, 27858-3344 |
25283055362
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NEW BERN-CRAVEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 400 JOHNSON ST, NEW BERN, NC, 28560 |
(252) 638-7800
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East Carolina University
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College | 24.0 mi away | East 5th Street, Greenville, NC, 27858-4353 |
2523286131
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BHM REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 158 N MARKET ST, WASHINGTON, NC, 27889 |
(252) 946-6401
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WASHINGTON WWTP 4W, NC US, located 17.3 miles from Township 1. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.7° | 33.6° | 43.2° | 3.91" | 0.4" |
| February | 55.9° | 35.4° | 45.6° | 3.45" | 0.1" |
| March | 62.8° | 41.3° | 52.1° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| April | 72.2° | 50.2° | 61.2° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.8° | 59.7° | 69.2° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.4° | 67.2° | 76.3° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.8° | 71.6° | 80.2° | 5.35" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.3° | 70.0° | 78.6° | 5.70" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.9° | 65.3° | 73.6° | 6.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.6° | 53.8° | 63.7° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.5° | 42.1° | 52.8° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| December | 56.1° | 36.3° | 46.2° | 3.61" | 0.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanceboro town | Town | 0.7 mi | — |
| Cove City town | Town | 12.8 mi | — |
| Cypress Landing CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
| Chocowinity town | Town | 14.4 mi | — |
| Bridgeton town | Town | 14.7 mi | — |
| New Bern city | City | 15.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3704993256. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.