Havelock, North Carolina facts for kids
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Havelock, North Carolina
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| Motto(s):
Gateway to Cherry Point
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Location of Havelock, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | Craven | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 18.15 sq mi (47.02 km2) | ||
| • Land | 17.09 sq mi (44.25 km2) | ||
| • Water | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,621 | ||
| • Density | 972.78/sq mi (375.58/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
28532-28533
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| Area code(s) | 252 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-30120 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404663 | ||
Havelock is a city located in Craven County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 16,621 people lived there. Havelock is famous for being home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. This is the world's largest Marine Corps air station. It is also where the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing is based. Havelock is part of the larger New Bern area.
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History of Havelock
Havelock is one of only eight cities in the world named after Sir Henry Havelock. He was a British officer who became famous in India in 1857. This event was known as the Indian Mutiny. The area was first called "Havelock Station" in the late 1850s. This was when the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad built a train depot there.
Havelock was an important spot during the American Civil War. On March 11, 1862, Union soldiers landed near Havelock. They were on their way to the Battle of New Bern. After capturing New Bern, the Union forces passed through Havelock again. They were heading to the Battle of Fort Macon. Even though Confederate soldiers tried to take back the area, the Union forces stayed until the war ended. A fort built by the Union on Slocom Creek in Havelock was burned in 1864. You can see a model of this Civil War fort at the Havelock Tourist & Events Center. The center also has other displays about Havelock and Cherry Point history.
In the 1800s, making naval supplies like turpentine and tar was very important for the local economy. These were used to build wooden ships. But when the steam engine was invented, fewer wooden ships were made. This meant less demand for tar and turpentine.
In 1940, Havelock became the home of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Many people in Havelock work at the Fleet Readiness Center East at MCAS Cherry Point. The town of Havelock was officially started in 1959.
Jimmy Sanders Sr. was the mayor of Havelock from 1987 until 2013. Then, William L. Lewis, Jr. became the new mayor. There is a park in Havelock named after Rep. Walter B. Jones, Jr..
Local Media
The Havelock News is a local newspaper for the city. In 2012, the newspaper was sold to Halifax Media Group.
Geography and Climate
Havelock is located in the southern part of Craven County. The city limits include most of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. They also reach north to the Neuse River. Slocum Creek is a tidal inlet that flows south from the Neuse River into the center of Havelock.
The city covers about 45.7 square kilometers (17.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 43.6 square kilometers (16.8 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.1 square kilometers (0.8 square miles), is water.
Havelock's Weather
| Climate data for Havelock, North Carolina (Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point) (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1945–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
84 (29) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
100 (38) |
97 (36) |
89 (32) |
82 (28) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.1 (13.9) |
59.5 (15.3) |
65.7 (18.7) |
74.0 (23.3) |
81.0 (27.2) |
87.4 (30.8) |
89.8 (32.1) |
88.6 (31.4) |
84.0 (28.9) |
76.0 (24.4) |
67.0 (19.4) |
60.3 (15.7) |
74.2 (23.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.7 (8.2) |
48.9 (9.4) |
54.6 (12.6) |
63.0 (17.2) |
70.8 (21.6) |
78.2 (25.7) |
81.3 (27.4) |
80.2 (26.8) |
75.8 (24.3) |
65.9 (18.8) |
56.3 (13.5) |
50.0 (10.0) |
64.3 (17.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.3 (2.4) |
38.2 (3.4) |
43.5 (6.4) |
52.1 (11.2) |
60.5 (15.8) |
68.9 (20.5) |
72.7 (22.6) |
71.9 (22.2) |
67.5 (19.7) |
55.7 (13.2) |
45.6 (7.6) |
39.6 (4.2) |
54.4 (12.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −2 (−19) |
10 (−12) |
3 (−16) |
27 (−3) |
33 (1) |
44 (7) |
52 (11) |
57 (14) |
45 (7) |
26 (−3) |
18 (−8) |
0 (−18) |
−2 (−19) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.07 (103) |
3.40 (86) |
3.56 (90) |
3.52 (89) |
3.94 (100) |
4.87 (124) |
7.38 (187) |
7.21 (183) |
8.20 (208) |
3.81 (97) |
3.76 (96) |
3.70 (94) |
57.42 (1,458) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.8 (2.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.4 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 10.8 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 10.5 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 11.1 | 125.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
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Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,433 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,012 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 17,718 | 488.2% | |
| 1990 | 20,268 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 22,442 | 10.7% | |
| 2010 | 20,735 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 16,621 | −19.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Havelock's Population in 2020
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 9,465 | 56.95% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,787 | 16.77% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 522 | 3.14% |
| Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.53% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,288 | 7.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,405 | 14.47% |
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 16,621 people living in Havelock. There were 6,187 households and 4,553 families in the city.
Havelock's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 United States Census, Havelock had 20,735 people. There were 6,409 households and 5,073 families. The population was made up of different groups. About 70.0% were White, 17.4% were African American, and 2.9% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 11.6% of the population.
Roads and Highways
The main road in Havelock is U.S. 70. It runs from west to east through the middle of the city. Another important road is N.C. 101. This road has two entrances to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. A new bypass for U.S. 70 around the city was planned to start construction in 2017. New Bern, the county seat, is about 19 miles (31 km) northwest on U.S. 70. Morehead City, which leads to the Crystal Coast beaches, is about 17 miles (27 km) southeast.
Schools in Havelock
Havelock has several schools for different age groups.
Colleges
- Craven Community College
High Schools
- Havelock High School
- Early College EAST High School
Middle Schools
- Havelock Middle School
- Tucker Creek Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Havelock Elementary School
- Arthur W. Edwards Elementary School (formerly West Havelock Elementary)
- Graham A. Barden Elementary School
- Roger R. Bell Elementary School
- W. Jesse Gurganus Elementary School
Private Schools
- Gramercy
- Annunciation Catholic School (established 1956)
Famous People from Havelock
Many notable people have connections to Havelock:
- Kristin Armstrong, an Olympic gold medalist in bicycle racing.
- Ky Bowman, a professional basketball player.
- Bruce Carter, an NFL linebacker.
- Pharoh Cooper, an NFL wide receiver.
- William M. Faulkner, a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
- Dennis Mitchell, an Olympic track and field athlete.
- Corey Robinson, an NFL offensive tackle.
- William L. Wainwright, a former member of the North Carolina General Assembly.
- Guy Whimper, an NFL offensive guard and Super Bowl champion.
See also
In Spanish: Havelock (Carolina del Norte) para niños
