New Bern is a city located in Craven County North Carolina. New Bern has a 2024 population of 32,540. New Bern is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 4.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,283 in 2020.
The average household income in New Bern is $77,980 with a poverty rate of 16.54%. The median age in New Bern is 40.4 years: 37.8 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Bern was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,571 | 56.01% |
| Black or African American | 9,653 | 30.77% |
| Asian | 1,599 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,522 | 4.85% |
| Other race | 855 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,182 | 2.18 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 5,970 | 1.14 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 5,780 | 2.81 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 1,745 | 3.22 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Male | 687 | 3.29 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,464 | 6.6% |
| Associates Degree | 2,530 | 11.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,170 | 14.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,123 | 14.08% |
| High School Graduate | 5,309 | 23.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 747 | 3.37% |
| Some College | 5,838 | 26.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,235 | 12,750 | 5,082 |
| Black | 6,088 | 5,230 | 693 |
| Hispanic | 1,308 | 755 | 153 |
| Asian | 887 | 592 | 148 |
| 2+ Races | 724 | 704 | 188 |
| Other Race | 676 | 270 | 74 |
| Native American | 126 | 126 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,000 | $58,750 | $37,278 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,491 | $117,500 | $52,535 |
| High School Graduate | $29,069 | $36,840 | $23,942 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,840 | $26,538 | $21,620 |
| Overall | $35,745 | $42,628 | $30,797 |
| Some College | $37,269 | $42,224 | $32,777 |
$35,745
Average Earnings
$42,628
Average Male
$30,797
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.47% of New Bern residents speak only English, while 10.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,418 | 2,615 | 27.77% |
| White | 16,683 | 1,678 | 10.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,974 | 330 | 16.72% |
| Asian | 1,599 | 303 | 18.95% |
| Multiple | 1,522 | 292 | 19.19% |
| Native | 173 | 77 | 44.51% |
| Other | 855 | 2 | 0.23% |
16.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.62%
Male Poverty Rate
19.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Bern is Native, with 44.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Bern is Other, with 0.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.1% |
| High School | 20.91% |
| Some College | 10.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.49% |
| Female Employed | 10.43% |
| Male Employed | 7.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,669 | $96,480 |
| Households | $55,673 | $77,980 |
| Married Families | $98,152 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,377 | $50,663 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,439
Number of Veterans
2,909
Male Veterans
530
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,243 |
| Second Gulf War | 862 |
| First Gulf War | 846 |
| Korea | 238 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 933 |
| 65 to 74 | 867 |
| 75+ | 838 |
| 55 to 64 | 480 |
| 18 to 34 | 321 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,454 | 17.09% |
| Black | 503 | 7.45% |
| Other Race | 181 | 21.94% |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 21.22% |
| Asian | 144 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.02%
Born in New Bern
94.61%
Native Born
5.39%
Foreign Born
2.63%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
94.61% of New Bern residents were born in the United States, with 47.02% having been born in North Carolina. 2.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 34,112 | 315 | 0.93% |
| 2028 | 33,797 | 314 | 0.94% |
| 2027 | 33,483 | 314 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 33,169 | 315 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 32,854 | 314 | 0.96% |
| 2024 | 32,540 | 314 | 0.97% |
| 2023 | 32,226 | 710 | 2.25% |
| 2022 | 31,516 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 31,518 | 235 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 31,283 | 1,260 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 30,023 | -75 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 30,098 | 136 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 29,962 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 29,952 | 166 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 29,786 | -260 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 30,046 | 144 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 29,902 | -210 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 30,112 | 115 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 29,997 | 492 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 29,505 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,128 | 5,765 | 33.2% |
| 1990 | 17,363 | 2,806 | 19.28% |
| 1980 | 14,557 | -103 | -0.7% |
| 1970 | 14,660 | -1,057 | -6.73% |
| 1960 | 15,717 | -95 | -0.6% |
| 1950 | 15,812 | 3,997 | 33.83% |
| 1940 | 11,815 | -166 | -1.39% |
| 1930 | 11,981 | -217 | -1.78% |
| 1920 | 12,198 | 2,237 | 22.46% |
| 1910 | 9,961 | 871 | 9.58% |
| 1900 | 9,090 | 1,247 | 15.9% |
| 1890 | 7,843 | 1,400 | 21.73% |
| 1880 | 6,443 | 594 | 10.16% |
| 1870 | 5,849 | 417 | 7.68% |
| 1860 | 5,432 | 751 | 16.04% |
| 1850 | 4,681 | 991 | 26.86% |
| 1840 | 3,690 | -106 | -2.79% |
| 1830 | 3,796 | 133 | 3.63% |
| 1820 | 3,663 | -30,449 | -89.26% |