New Bern, NC
Living in New Bern
Bikeability17
Walkability23
Commute83
Public Transit7
Affordability82
Public Safety92
Airports3
Hospitals33
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black30%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$8k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$3.6k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$663Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in New Bern
United States45
North Carolina20
New Bern Metro Area6
Craven County7
Property Crime in New Bern
United States48
North Carolina30
New Bern Metro Area16
Craven County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Bern
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding34
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Bern, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Bern, NC
The Epiphany School of Global Studies
0 miles, NW
Calvary Baptist Church School
1 miles, N
St Paul Catholic School
1 miles, S
New Bern Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near New Bern, NC
East Carolina University
39 miles, NW
University of Mount Olive
57 miles, W
Barton College
65 miles, NW
North Carolina Wesleyan College
75 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Bern, NC
Carolina East Medical Center
1 miles, N
Onslow Memorial Hospital
29 miles, SW
Brynn Marr Hosp
30 miles, SW
NMC Camp Lejeune
31 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near New Bern, NC
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
2 miles, SE
Albert J Ellis Airport
36 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
41 miles, NW
Wilmington International Airport
74 miles, SW