Demographics & People — New Bern, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,563 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~35,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 14,345 |
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| Family Households | 8,225 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5716 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,357 |
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| Black or African American | 9,119 |
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| Asian | 1,821 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,934 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 12,347 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,502 |
| English | 4,098 |
| German | 3,139 |
| Irish | 2,658 |
| American | 2,451 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,001 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 992 |
| French (except Basque) | 773 |
| Scottish | 681 |
Language
| English Only | 26,342 |
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| Spanish | 1,457 |
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| Population 5+ | 29,409 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,439 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,811 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Bern, North Carolina.
