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New Bern, NC Micro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

126,773 Population
1,514.42 Square Miles
83.71 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
40.9 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
20.18%
18 to 34
22.31%
35 to 64
34.18%
65 and Over
23.33%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
51.01%
Female
48.99%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
5.34%
Native
94.66%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
24.57%
2000 to 2009
20.54%
1990 to 1999
35.31%
Before 1990
19.58%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
6.46%
High School Grad or Higher
93.54%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.41%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.85%
Dropped Out
4.15%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
91.96%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$34,846
Median Household Income
$61,364
Gini Index
0.42
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.62%
Unemployed
4.38%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
14.46%
Population Under 18
Poverty
15.16%
Non-poverty
84.84%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.99%
Non-poverty
90.01%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
23 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
7.25%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.75%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.17
Number of Households
55,979
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
47.59%
Married
52.4%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
34.92%
Now Married
54.03%
Widowed
2.89%
Divorced
8.17%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
27.71%
Now Married
50.76%
Widowed
8.33%
Divorced
13.2%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.72%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
60,978
Occupancy Status
Occupied
91.8%
Vacant
8.2%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
68.21%
Renter Occupied
31.79%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
18.78%
For Sale
11.38%
Other
69.83%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1991
Types of Structures
Single Unit
72.1%
Multi Unit
13.59%
Mobile Home
13.92%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.39%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
59.01%
Without Mortgage
40.99%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$267,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,085
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
13.23%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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