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New Bern, NC


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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 people live in New Bern.

The People and Families of New Bern

In New Bern, about 46% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in New Bern, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in New Bern.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Bern had a median family income of $38,990.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($13,335) in New Bern than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

New Bern Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in New Bern, about 56% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In New Bern, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

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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