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Newbern

Tennessee · 3,313 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 $32,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,313
+11%since 2000
from 2,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+2%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Newbern
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,303
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,262 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,497
−1%since 2000
from $15,575 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(2,520)
Black12.9%(384)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(37)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(942)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,668)
Black12.7%(421)
Hispanic / Latino5%(166)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score39.8%(1,317)
Diversity Score
40
+26%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newbern, Tennessee?

Newbern, Tennessee has about 3,313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newbern, Tennessee?

The typical household in Newbern, Tennessee earns about $32,303 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Newbern, Tennessee?

About 10.0% 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 18.8% 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 799 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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