Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

New Bern, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,734

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.7%16,588

Black

29.3%9,589

Hispanic/Latino

7%2,285

Asian

5.9%1,934

Two or More

4.4%1,426

Other

2.4%789

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%122

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%813

High School Diploma

22.3%5,124

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%2,538

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%3,624

Associate's Degree

10.7%2,458

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%3,576

Master's Degree

11.3%2,600

Professional Degree

1.4%329

Doctorate

1.1%244

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

29.4%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$240,100

Median Renti

$1,081

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.7%8,765

Renter-Occupied

40.3%5,908

Total Units

16,816

Homeownership

59.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%565

$50K–$100K

5%435

$100K–$150K

11.5%1,004

$150K–$200K

15.8%1,385

$200K–$300K

23.2%2,035

$300K–$500K

29.3%2,567

$500K–$1M

8.3%725

$1M+

0.6%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

932

$500–$750

518

$750–$1,000

1,016

$1,000–$1,250

1,388

$1,250–$1,500

821

$1,500–$2,000

922

$2,000+

238

Year Built

2020 or later

5.1%860

2010–2019

16%2,690

2000–2009

16.7%2,811

1990–1999

10.6%1,782

1980–1989

16.4%2,753

1970–1979

9.4%1,574

1960–1969

4.5%750

1950–1959

6.9%1,164

1940–1949

5.6%941

1939 or earlier

8.9%1,491

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.4%10,042

Utility Gas

26.6%3,900

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%518

Wood

0.5%77

No Fuel

0.5%74

Fuel Oil

0.3%45

Solar

0.1%10

Coal

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,031

Mean Household Incomei

$83,172

Per Capita Incomei

$38,196

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

15,478

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%924

$10K–$15K

6.1%896

$15K–$20K

3.7%540

$20K–$25K

4.3%630

$25K–$30K

3.8%559

$30K–$35K

3.8%559

$35K–$40K

4.3%637

$40K–$45K

5.3%771

$45K–$50K

4.3%629

$50K–$60K

7.2%1,060

$60K–$75K

8.6%1,266

$75K–$100K

11.7%1,722

$100K–$125K

10.9%1,602

$125K–$150K

7.4%1,091

$150K–$200K

7.7%1,135

$200K+

4.4%652

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,457

Residentsi

2,255

Avg. Tenant Renti

$311/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing218 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes92% occupied$325/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8489 homes93% occupied$289/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC119 homes95% occupied$397/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,031/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

82.9%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

16%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

69.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.4% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,8985.8%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

203

Mexico

185

Philippines

Germany

Guatemala

Canada

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,587

Avg. Commutei

18.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,154

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,524(14.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured

New Bern, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026