Craven County, North Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Craven County, North Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Craven County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Craven County, NC scores 6.3/10 (Moderate) for assisted living opportunity. It has 8,991 residents aged 75+, growing 11.8%, against 12 licensed homes — a moderate small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
6.3/10
Moderate
Population 75+
8,991
11.8% growth
Licensed homes
12
current supply
Demand rating
5.1/10
Moderate
Why Craven County ranks here
Craven County scores 6.3/10 (Moderate) because its 8,991 seniors 75+ are growing 11.8% against just 12 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.4 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $54,077 and median home value of $231,600 signal the local private-pay base.
Craven County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
8,991
75+ growth (10-yr)
11.8%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
7.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
12
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Craven County?
Craven County has 12 licensed assisted living homes, serving 8,991 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Craven County a good market for assisted living?
Craven County scores 6.3 out of 10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 11.8%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Craven County?
The 75+ population in Craven County is projected to change 11.8% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 7.0% of seniors 65+.
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the North Carolina state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.