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Havelock, NC

Havelock is a city in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 20,735 at the 2010 census. The city is home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, the world's largest Marine Corps air station, and is home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Havelock is part of the New Bern, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area. Havelock is located in southern Craven County. The city limits encompass most of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and extend as far north as the tidal Neuse River. Slocum Creek is a tidal inlet that extends south from the Neuse as far as the center of Havelock.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.6 square miles (45.7 km²), of which 16.8 square miles (43.6 km²) is land and 0.81 square miles (2.1 km²), or 4.56%, is water.

Havelock is one of eight cities in the world named after Sir Henry Havelock, a British officer in India, who distinguished himself in 1857 during what was known as the Indian Mutiny. The area was originally named "Havelock Station" in the late 1850s when the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad built a depot where its right-of-way crossed what is now Miller Boulevard.

Health and wellness are essential aspects of life in Havelock. The Havelock Recreation Center is a hub for fitness classes, sports, and community events, promoting a healthy and engaged community. The Havelock Senior Center offers specialized fitness and wellness programs for seniors, including low-impact exercises and social activities. Learn about healthy eating habits and meal planning through workshops at the NC Cooperative Extension - Craven County. Find support and share experiences in mental health support groups hosted by Trillium Health Resources. Engage in hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures organized by the Neuse River Recreation. Get certified in first aid and CPR through courses offered by the American Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina.

Top sites in Havelock, NC are New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park, Tryon Palace, and Union Point Park.

Population: 17,407 (2024). ZIP codes: 28532-28533. Area codes: 252. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Area: 18.15 sq mi (47.02 km²).

FAQs

Does Havelock, NC have a beach?

Havelock is located an hour's drive or so away from the oceanfront beaches of the Crystal Coast but is nonetheless a coastal town at heart. Bordering the Neuse River, the Croatan National Forest, and the Pine Cliff Recreational Area, the community is more or less a sleepy southern town. The main action in Havelock can be primarily found at the generally closed-to-the-public Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, which, although separated from the rest of the coastline and almost hard to find, is the world's largest Marine Corps Air station.

Is Havelock, NC a good place to live?

Living in Havelock offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Havelock, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Havelock and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Havelock are above average.

What is the crime rate in Havelock, NC?

The crime rate in Havelock is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 23 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Havelock is 1 in 43. Based on FBI crime data, Havelock is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to North Carolina, Havelock has a crime rate that is higher than 72% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Havelock

Havelock Recreation Center

Havelock Senior Center

NC Cooperative Extension - Craven County

Trillium Health Resources

Neuse River Recreation

American Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina

New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park

Tryon Palace

Union Point Park

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