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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newbern

Alabama · 206 residents · 1.162 sq mi
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Newbern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,500. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

206
−11%vs 2000
vs 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
177 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
+1%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1131732342943541990201020202024Newbern
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,682 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,630
−30%vs 2000
vs $9,476 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$150
−85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,350 in 2000
US average: $450
86.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
13.2% rent
1.9
−25%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(52)
Black74.8%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.2%(97)
47
+7%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.5%
−18.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−41%vs 2000
vs 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newbern, Alabama?

Newbern, Alabama has about 206 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newbern, Alabama?

The typical household in Newbern, Alabama earns about $14,250 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 $27,500, and the typical rent is about $150 a month.

How educated are people in Newbern, Alabama?

About 10.2% 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 32.5% of people in Newbern, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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