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Newbern

County:
Hale County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.162
State:
Alabama

Newbern is a town located in Hale County, Alabama. Newbern has a 2025 population of 138 . Newbern is currently growing at a rate of 2.22% annually and its population has increased by 2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 134 in 2020.

The median household income in Newbern is $36,346 with a poverty rate of 15.57%. The median age in Newbern is 55.3 years: 49.8 years for males, and 57.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 143.8 males.

138
Total Population
119
Density (mi²)
3 2.22%
Growth

Newbern Population

Newbern Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Newbern includes 89.22% Black or African American, 10.78% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (89.22%)

White (10.78%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American29889.22%
White3610.78%

Newbern Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Newbern's average per capita income is $15,577. Household income levels show a median of $36,346. The poverty rate stands at 15.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$39,821$56,642
Households$36,346$40,838
Married Families--
Non Families-$26,105

$15,577

Average Income

$36,346

Median Household Income

15.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)