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New Bern, NC

Founded 1710Craven CountyElev. 3 m
Population
31,563
Median home
$211,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About New Bern

With about 31,563 residents, New Bern is one of North Carolina's notable places. New Bern was founded in 1710 and sits in Craven County. The median age is 40.4 and the median household income is $56,893. Homes carry a median value of $211,500, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (53.6%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,563
Median age
40.4
Median household income
$56,893
Per-capita income
$38,594
Poverty rate
16.3%
High-school grad or higher
91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg. commute
18.2 min
Work from home
6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White53.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Black28.7%
Asian5.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.5%
Sales & office20.6%
Service19.8%
Production, transportation & material moving14.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$211,500
Median gross rent
$1,068/mo
Owner-occupied
60.1%
Median year built
1990
Households
14,345
Avg. household size
2.17

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

New Bern has 14 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading35%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Craven Early College HighHighGrades 9–13
New Bern HighHighGrades 9–12
Grover C Fields MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
H J MacDonald MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
West Craven MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Albert H Bangert ElementaryElementary
Ben D Quinn ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Bridgeton ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Brinson Memorial ElementaryElementary
Creekside ElementaryElementary
J T Barber ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Oaks Road AcademyElementaryGrades -1–5
Trent Park ElementaryElementary
Craven Virtual AcademyOtherGrades 3–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime23% below national
New Bern297
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime8% above national
New Bern2,106
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 37% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, New Bern Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around New Bern.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Craven County
HurricaneVery High
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

New Bern is in Craven County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

New Bern was founded in 1710 and sits in Craven County. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of New Bern
New Bern, NC
Where New Bern is
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Historic places

48 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Baxter ClockHollister, William, HouseHawks HouseHarvey MansionGull HarborFirst Presbyterian Church and ChurchyardFirst Church of Christ, ScientistFirst Baptist Church
Notable people from New Bern
Linda McMahonKevin WilliamsonMaddie HassonWalt BellamyLewis ArmisteadRichard Dobbs SpaightGeorge Edmund BadgerWilliam G. BoykinJohn S. BattleWilliam Gaston
People searches in New Bern
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Nearby cities
Jacksonville (31 mi)Greenville (39 mi)Goldsboro (54 mi)Wilson (65 mi)Rocky Mount (73 mi)Wilmington (77 mi)

Registered sex offenders in New Bern, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for New Bern, North Carolina.

William Edward Thompson, 48
New Bern · Craven County · 28562
AKA William E Thompson, William Edward Thompson
Joseph Angel Rodriguez, 37
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
AKA Joseph A Rodriguez, Joseph Rodriquez
Matthew Ryan Mitchell, 32
New Bern · Craven County · 28562
AKA Matthew Mitchell
Jessie Brian James, 42
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
Jason Jay Johnson, 40
New Bern · Craven County · 28562
AKA Jay Johnson, Jason Johnson
Robert Kevin Adams, 67
New Bern · 28560
AKA Bob Adams, Kevin Adams
Kevin Eugene Smith, 68
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
AKA Kevin Smith, Kevin E Smith
Antonio D Wright, 41
New Bern · Craven County · 28562
AKA T Wright, Antonio Dion Wright
Anthony J. Brown, 70
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
AKA Anthony James Brown, Brown Tony
Daniel Roger Anderson, 70
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
AKA Daniel R Sr Anderson, Daniel R Anderson
Christopher Ray Thomas, 37
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
AKA Christopher Thomas
William Taylor, 67
New Bern · Craven County · 28562
Robert Lawrence Jr Andersen, 35
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
AKA Robert Andersen, Robert Lawrence Andersen
Robert Lawrence Andersen, 35
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
AKA Robert Andersen, Robert Lawrence Anderson
John Thomas Jr White, 68
New Bern · Craven County · 28560
AKA Thomas White Jr John, White John Jr Thomas
Johnnie William Jr Anderson, 54
New Bern · Craven County · 28562
AKA Jonnie William Sr Anderson, Johnnie William Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

New Bern — frequently asked

What is the population of New Bern, North Carolina?
New Bern has a population of about 31,563, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in New Bern?
The median home value in New Bern is $211,500, and the median gross rent is $1,068/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is New Bern safe? What is the crime rate?
New Bern Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 297 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does New Bern face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Craven County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, winter weather, lightning.
How many schools are in New Bern?
New Bern has 14 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in New Bern?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near New Bern. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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