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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Bern

North Carolina · 17,363 residents · 28.471 sq mi
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New Bern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,894. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 5,765 residents. Median home value is $55,500. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,363
−25%vs 2000
vs 23,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
610 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−14%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K20K25K30K34K1990201020202024New Bern
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,894
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,139 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,893
−41%vs 2000
vs $18,499 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$55,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$335
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $506 in 2000
US average: $450
50.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.5% in 2000
49.2% rent
2.8
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(12,685)
Black40%(9,260)
Hispanic / Latino3%(692)
Asian0.6%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(15,143)
1990
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(9,666)
Black43.2%(7,500)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(152)
Asian0.4%(67)
Other0.7%(130)
Diversity Score64%(11,111)
64
−2%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Bern, North Carolina?

New Bern, North Carolina has about 17,363 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Bern, North Carolina?

The typical household in New Bern, North Carolina earns about $19,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Bern, North Carolina expensive?

In New Bern, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in New Bern, North Carolina?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Bern, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Bern, North Carolina?

About 23.2% of people in New Bern, North Carolina 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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