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New Bern

County:
Craven County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
28.92

New Bern is a city located in Craven County, North Carolina. New Bern has a 2026 population of 35,658. It is also the county seat of Craven County. New Bern is currently growing at a rate of 2.06% annually and its population has increased by 13.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,338 in 2020.

The median household income in New Bern is $61,031 with a poverty rate of 17.25%. The median age in New Bern is 38.9 years: 36.8 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.1 males.

35.7K
Total Population
1,233
Density (mi²)
720 2.06%
Growth

New Bern Population

New Bern Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202635,6587202.06%
202534,9387202.1%
202434,2184291.27%
202333,7891,2453.83%
202232,5447222.27%
202131,8224841.54%
202031,338210.07%
201930,023-75-0.25%
201830,0981360.45%
201729,962100.03%
201629,9521660.56%
201529,786-260-0.87%
201430,0461440.48%
201329,902-210-0.7%
201230,1121150.38%
201129,9974921.67%
201029,505-19-0.06%
200023,1285,76533.2%
199017,3632,80619.28%
198014,557-103-0.7%
197014,660-1,057-6.73%
196015,717-95-0.6%
195015,8123,99733.83%
194011,815-166-1.39%
193011,981-217-1.78%
192012,1982,23722.46%
19109,9618719.58%
19009,0901,24715.9%
18907,8431,40021.73%
18806,44359410.16%
18705,8494177.68%
18605,43275116.04%
18504,68199126.86%
18403,690-106-2.79%
18303,7961333.63%
18203,66300%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 36.8 years

New Bern Adults

There are 25,412 adults, (8,036 of whom are seniors) in New Bern.

Sex Ratio

Female: 17,782 (54.3%)
Male: 14,952 (45.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of New Bern includes 52.44% White, 29.55% Black or African American, 5.91% Asian, 4.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,16552.44%
Black or African American9,67429.55%
Two or more races2,4537.49%
Asian1,9345.91%
Other race1,3154.02%
Native American1920.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,0273.14%
White5771.76%
Other race5261.61%
Black or African American850.26%
Native American700.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,58850.68%
Black or African American9,58929.29%
Asian1,9345.91%
Two or more races1,4264.36%
Other race7892.41%
Native American1220.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10%

New Bern Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

New Bern 's average per capita income is $41,545. Household income levels show a median of $61,031. The poverty rate stands at 17.25%.

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
Married Families$100,894-
Families$83,367$100,676
Households$61,031$83,172
Non Families$39,351$58,424

$41,545

Average Income

$61,031

Median Household Income

17.25%

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)