New Bern, NC population by race
The table below shows New Bern's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,571 | 56.01% |
| Black or African American | 9,653 | 30.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 173 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 1,599 | 5.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 855 | 2.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,522 | 4.85% |
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New Bern population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; New Bern has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that New Bern's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of New Bern population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 56.01% are white, 30.77% are Black or African American, 0.55% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 5.10% are Asian, 2.73% are some other race and 4.85% are multiracial.
New Bern 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in New Bern is White with a population of 17,571 (56.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,522 (4.85% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of New Bern, NC
By ethnicity, 2,001 (6.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 29,372 (93.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in New Bern, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 16,942 (57.68% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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New Bern, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of New Bern's Non-Hispanic population.
New Bern Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 16,942 | 57.68% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,590 | 32.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 112 | 0.38% |
| Asian alone | 1,599 | 5.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 322 | 1.10% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 807 | 2.75% |
Among the Hispanic population in New Bern, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 992 (49.58% of the total Hispanic population).
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New Bern, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of New Bern's Hispanic population.
New Bern Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 992 | 49.58% |
| Puerto Rican | 604 | 30.18% |
| Cuban | 49 | 2.45% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 356 | 17.79% |
Things to know
What percentage of New Bern, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.38% of New Bern population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in New Bern, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 992 (49.58% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does New Bern, NC have?
New Bern, NC has 9,653 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 30.77% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in New Bern is Black.
What is the largest minority group in New Bern, NC?
With 93.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in New Bern.
That being said, with a 30.77% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in New Bern.
What is the majority race in New Bern, NC?
With a population of 17,571 (56.01% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in New Bern.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in New Bern, with 30.77% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
