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Newbern, TN


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Newbern, Tennessee

Newbern, Tennessee, in Dyer county, is 42 miles NW of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 80 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 2,988 people lived in Newbern.

The People and Families of Newbern

In Newbern, about 56% of adults are married.

In Newbern, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newbern had a median family income of $36,853.

Political Inclinations

Newbern residents donated more money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Newbern Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Newbern are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Newbern, 98% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Newbern, TN

Comparing Newbern to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men34
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime35
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