New Bern, NC Demographics
A map of New Bern's Population by Race
New Bern, North Carolina has an estimated population of 32,734, an increase from the 31,291 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.7% White, 29.3% Black, 7.0% Hispanic, 5.9% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, and 2.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Bern, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New Bern has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Bern, that probability was 61.4% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New Bern is ranked the 33rd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. 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 was ranked the 32nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New Bern's White Population
16,588 residents of New Bern, or 50.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Bern is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. New Bern ranks 528th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Bern's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of New Bern's population has decreased from 55.2% to 50.7%.
New Bern is less White than neighboring Trent Woods (97.9% White), Brices Creek (96% White), Bridgeton (77.8% White), James City (75.4% White), and River Bend (83.3% White).
New Bern's Black Population
9,589 residents of New Bern, or 29.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Bern is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. New Bern ranks 217th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Bern's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Black residents' share of New Bern's population has increased from 26.5% to 29.3%.
New Bern is more Black than neighboring Trent Woods (0% Black), Brices Creek (2.3% Black), Bridgeton (7.7% Black), James City (17.3% Black), and River Bend (12.4% Black).
New Bern's Asian Population
1,934 residents of New Bern, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Bern is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. New Bern ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Bern's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of New Bern's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.9%.
New Bern is more Asian than neighboring Trent Woods (0% Asian), Brices Creek (0.9% Asian), Bridgeton (0% Asian), James City (0.5% Asian), and River Bend (0.6% Asian).
New Bern's Hispanic Population
2,285 residents of New Bern, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Bern is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. New Bern ranks 348th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Bern's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of New Bern's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.
New Bern is more Hispanic than neighboring Trent Woods (0.9% Hispanic), Brices Creek (0.5% Hispanic), James City (3.3% Hispanic), and River Bend (2.6% Hispanic). New Bern is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeton (14.5% Hispanic).
New Bern's Native American/Other Population
912 residents of New Bern, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Bern is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. New Bern ranks 337th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Bern's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 253.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Bern's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.8%.
New Bern is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trent Woods (0% Native American/Other), Brices Creek (0% Native American/Other), Bridgeton (0% Native American/Other), James City (0.1% Native American/Other), and River Bend (0.1% Native American/Other).
New Bern's Multiracial Population
1,426 residents of New Bern, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Bern is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. New Bern ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Bern's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Multiracial residents' share of New Bern's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.
New Bern is more Multiracial than neighboring Trent Woods (1.1% Multiracial), Brices Creek (0.3% Multiracial), Bridgeton (0% Multiracial), James City (3.3% Multiracial), and River Bend (0.9% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.