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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newbern

Tennessee · 2,988 residents · 4.534 sq mi
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Newbern has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,262. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,988
+19%since 1990
from 2,514 in 1990
1990 – 2025
659 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 554 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
−3%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Newbern
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,262
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,575
+55%since 1990
from $10,034 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$396
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
56.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
43.2% rent
2.3
+8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(2,083)
Black16.9%(424)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score35.6%(896)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(2,520)
Black12.9%(384)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(37)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score31.5%(942)
32
−12%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+17%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newbern, Tennessee?

Newbern, Tennessee has about 2,988 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newbern, Tennessee?

The typical household in Newbern, Tennessee earns about $28,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newbern, Tennessee expensive?

In Newbern, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Newbern, Tennessee?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newbern, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newbern, Tennessee?

About 16.7% of people in Newbern, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newbern, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Newbern, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 474 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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