New Bern, NC Demographics
A map of New Bern's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,281 | 55.2% |
Black | 8,281 | 26.5% |
Hispanic | 2,102 | 6.7% |
Asian | 2,035 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 1,334 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 258 | 0.8% |
New Bern, North Carolina had a population of 31,291 in 2020. It was 55.2% White, 26.5% Black, 6.5% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Bern, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, New Bern is the 32nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
New Bern's White Population
17,281 residents of New Bern identify as White, or 55.2%. This makes the White share of the population of New Bern slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, New Bern is ranked #528 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Bern is less White than neighboring Trent Woods (92.9% White), Brices Creek (83% White), Bridgeton (76.2% White), James City (74.1% White), and River Bend (84.4% White).
New Bern's Black Population
8,281 residents of New Bern identify as Black, or 26.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of New Bern slightly larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, New Bern is ranked #217 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Bern is more Black than neighboring Trent Woods (1.3% Black), Brices Creek (7.6% Black), Bridgeton (14% Black), James City (13.5% Black), and River Bend (8% Black).
New Bern's Asian Population
2,035 residents of New Bern identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of New Bern roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, New Bern is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Bern is more Asian than neighboring Trent Woods (1% Asian), Brices Creek (1.4% Asian), Bridgeton (0% Asian), James City (0.9% Asian), and River Bend (0.7% Asian).
New Bern's Hispanic Population
2,102 residents of New Bern identify as Hispanic, or 6.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of New Bern roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, New Bern is ranked #346 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Bern is more Hispanic than neighboring Trent Woods (1.7% Hispanic), Brices Creek (3.3% Hispanic), Bridgeton (4.6% Hispanic), James City (6.6% Hispanic), and River Bend (3% Hispanic).
New Bern's Native American/Other Population
258 residents of New Bern identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of New Bern roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, New Bern is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Bern is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trent Woods (0.3% Native American/Other), Brices Creek (0.6% Native American/Other), and James City (0.6% Native American/Other). New Bern is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeton (0.9% Native American/Other).
New Bern's Multiracial Population
1,334 residents of New Bern identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of New Bern roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, New Bern is ranked #228 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Bern is more Multiracial than neighboring Trent Woods (2.8% Multiracial), Brices Creek (4.2% Multiracial), and River Bend (3.2% Multiracial). New Bern is less Multiracial than neighboring James City (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.