New Bern city, NC — Population & Demographics
New Bern city, NC has a population of 31,563. The median household income is $56,893 and the median age is 40.4.
31,563
Population
$56,893
Median Income
$211,500
Median Home Value
40.4
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.0% |
| Black or African American | 28.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,893
Median Household Income
$38,594
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$211,500
Median Home Value
$1,068
Median Rent
60.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.6%
High School+
29.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
81.6%
Public Transit
6.0%
Work From Home
18.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
45.7%
Foreign Born
89.6%
Non-English at Home
15.0%
Veterans
15.6%
With Disability
92.3%
Health Insurance
92.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.7% |
| Public Administration | 6.4% |
| Information | 5.2% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
New Bern city, NC has a population of 31,563 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in New Bern city, NC is $56,893, with 11.5% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in New Bern city, NC is $211,500, with median rent at $1,068.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.