New Bern, NC

Living in New Bern

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 23
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 20
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Schools 27
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Residents

30k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
28% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
59% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black30%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate24%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value +$3.6k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$663 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in New Bern

United States45
North Carolina20
New Bern Metro Area6
Craven County7

Property Crime in New Bern

United States48
North Carolina30
New Bern Metro Area16
Craven County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 4 1
Feb 47 3 0
Mar 53 4 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 6 0
Aug 79 6 0
Sep 74 6 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 47 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Bern

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding34
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near New Bern, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near New Bern, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near New Bern, NC

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Barton College
65 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near New Bern, NC

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Brynn Marr Hosp
30 miles, SW
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NMC Camp Lejeune
31 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near New Bern, NC

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Albert J Ellis Airport
36 miles, SW
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