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Newbern

Tennessee · 3,349 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 $39,572. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,200. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,349
+12%since 2000
from 2,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+5%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Newbern
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,572
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,163
+36%since 2000
from $15,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(2,491)
Black13.7%(459)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(194)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.3%(1,484)
Diversity Score
44
+41%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newbern, Tennessee?

Newbern, Tennessee has about 3,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newbern, Tennessee?

The typical household in Newbern, Tennessee earns about $39,572 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 $86,200, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Newbern, Tennessee?

About 15.4% 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 29.2% 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 835 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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