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Newbern

Alabama · 144 residents (2025 est.) · 1.162 sq mi
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Newbern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,521. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,100. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
+41%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+60%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:144 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1131732342943541990201020202024Newbern
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,521
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,682 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,934
+121%since 2000
from $9,476 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(53)
Black77.1%(178)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(29)
Black90.5%(294)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score21.7%(71)
Diversity Score
22
−51%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−12%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.2%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+38.4 ptssince 2017
from 36.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newbern, Alabama?

Newbern, Alabama has about 325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newbern, Alabama?

The typical household in Newbern, Alabama earns about $35,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newbern, Alabama expensive?

In Newbern, Alabama, the median home is worth about $87,100.

How educated are people in Newbern, Alabama?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newbern, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newbern, Alabama?

About 12.9% of people in Newbern, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newbern, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Newbern, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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