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New Bern, NC is a picturesque city located in the heart of North Carolina. With a population of 31,058 people, this charming town has a population density of 1,059 people per square mile. It is an ideal spot for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. \nNew Bern is home to many local businesses such as Huffman Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment, Eastern Office Equipment Company, and Harris Teeter Grocery Store. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Neuse River, golfing at the Brices Creek Golf Course, kayaking on Cedar Island rivierfront, and taking strolls along the historic downtown district. The New Bern Civic Theatre offers entertainment for the whole family as well as other theater organizations located in the area. Sports fans can enjoy watching minor league baseball games with the Down East Wood Ducks or attend professional sporting events like those held by New Bern High School's Bears. No matter what you're looking for in a city experience, New Bern has something for everyone!

The population in New Bern is 31,058. There are 1,098 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in New Bern is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in New Bern is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in New Bern
- 48.6% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 28.3% are married with children
- 21.9% have children, but are single
Race in New Bern

- 52.9% are White
- 31.3% are Black
- 6.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 6.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleNew Bern, North CarolinaUnited States
  31,058.0329,725,481.0
  52.6%50.5%
  47.4%49.5%
  40.538.4
 
  29,985.0326,569,308.0
  29,505.0309,327,143.0
  23,128.0285,036,114.0
  17,363.0251,960,433.0
  29.5%15.6%
  72.4%30.8%
 
  1098.293.4
  28.2823531905.423
  1.485264836.791
 
  51.8%59.4%
  33.1%12.2%
  5.2%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  1.0%0.4%
  1.2%3.2%
  7.7%18.4%
 
  48.6%49.8%
  46.1%48.0%
  2.5%1.8%
  51.4%50.2%
  29.5%33.8%
  14.0%10.8%
  7.9%5.6%
 
  2.192.6
  14,005.0124,010,992.0
  7,962.080,755,759.0
  24.5%30.5%
  44.7%42.9%
  6,043.043,255,233.0
  19.0%15.8%
  11.9%10.8%
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Over 3 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 4 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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