Demographics in New Bern, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is New Bern?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

31,563

Male

14,374

45.5%

Female

17,189

54.5%

Median Age

40.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

55.0%

Black

28.9%

Hispanic

6.1%

Asian

5.8%

Two or More

6.6%

Other

3.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.9%

High School or Higher

36.5%

Foreign Born

5.4%

Veterans

11.3%

Married

40.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

New Bern, NC has a population of 31,563 with a median age of 40.4. The racial makeup is 55.0% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 28.9% Black, 5.8% Asian. About 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.4%.