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New Bern, North Carolina

Introduction to New Bern, North Carolina

New Bern, North Carolina, in Craven county, is 32 miles NE of Jacksonville, North Carolina (center to center) and 100 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina.About 23,128 people live in New Bern.

New Bern History

The early settlers of New Bern were the Swiss and German immigrants. It was first settled in 1710. The early settlers named the area after the City of Bern, Switzerland. It was selected as the first state capital after the American Revolutionary War. Tryon Palace, built in the city in 1770, was the former home of William Tryon, the British governor. It became the largest city of North Carolina during the Federal period of the 1800s. The city is also the birthplace of Pepsi Cola.

New Bern and nearby Attractions

  • Attmore Oliver House Museum
  • Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens
  • New Bern Firemen's Museum
  • Croatan National Forest
  • Fireman's Museum
  • Fort Macon State Park

Things To Do In New Bern

While in New Bern, one can spend their leisure time at Lawson Creek Park, Glenburnie Park, Union Point Park, Fort Totten Park, and Kafer Park. The city also offers easy access to Fort Macon State Park, North Carolina Maritime Museum, Aurora Fossil Museum, North Carolina Aquarium, and C.S.S. Neuse State Historic Site and Governor Richard Caswell Memorial. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Twin Rivers Mall.

New Bern Transportation

Craven County Regional Airport is nearby.

New Bern Higher Education

Craven Community College, Carolina Air Flight Training, and Sound Views School of Christian Theology are located within the city.

High Points

New Bern strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%New Bern Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%New Bern Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%New Bern Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 16%New Bern Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of New Bern, NC

Comparing New Bern to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime23

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