Newbern is a town located in Dyer County, Tennessee. Newbern has a 2026 population of 3,205. Newbern is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,330 in 2020.
The median household income in Newbern is $58,455 with a poverty rate of 18.03%. The median age in Newbern is 34 years: 33.1 years for males, and 37 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34 years
Female: 37 years
Male: 33.1 years
There are 2,449 adults, (463 of whom are seniors) in Newbern.
Female: 1,715 (52.1%)
Male: 1,574 (47.9%)
The racial composition of Newbern includes 80.39% White, 11.22% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,644 | 80.39% |
| Black or African American | 369 | 11.22% |
| Two or more races | 233 | 7.08% |
| Other race | 35 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.24% |
Newbern 's average per capita income is $52,857. Household income levels show a median of $58,455. The poverty rate stands at 18.03%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,154 | - |
| Families | $69,926 | $73,282 |
| Households | $58,455 | $62,907 |
| Non Families | - | $38,875 |
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