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Newbern

Alabama · 133 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 $36,250. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,200. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
−42%since 2000
from 231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+53%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131732342943541990201020202024Newbern
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,431
+126%since 2000
from $9,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing13.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
5.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−28%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(42)
Black63.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.4%(78)
Diversity Score
58
+32%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
−23%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
32.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newbern, Alabama?

Newbern, Alabama has about 133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newbern, Alabama?

The typical household in Newbern, Alabama earns about $36,250 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 $67,200.

How educated are people in Newbern, Alabama?

About 13.4% 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 34.4% of people in Newbern, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newbern, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Newbern, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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