New Bern, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of New Bern was 31,539, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, New Bern's population was 31,542, an increase of 0.82% compared to a population of 31,286 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

New Bern, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of New Bern increased by 8,172. In this period, the peak population was 31,542 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 23,367 - -
2001 23,503 136 0.58%
2002 23,212 -291 -1.24%
2003 23,154 -58 -0.25%
2004 24,071 917 3.96%
2005 24,226 155 0.64%
2006 24,918 692 2.86%
2007 25,146 228 0.92%
2008 25,431 285 1.13%
2009 25,882 451 1.77%
2010 29,505 3,623 14%
2011 29,997 492 1.67%
2012 30,112 115 0.38%
2013 29,902 -210 -0.7%
2014 30,046 144 0.48%
2015 29,786 -260 -0.87%
2016 29,952 166 0.56%
2017 29,962 10 0.03%
2018 30,098 136 0.45%
2019 30,023 -75 -0.25%
2020 31,286 1,263 4.21%
2021 31,542 256 0.82%
2022 31,539 -3 -0.01%
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New Bern, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, New Bern's population increased by 6,138 (26.27%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, New Bern's population increased by 1,781 (6.04%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows New Bern's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
New Bern's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 31,539. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Bern's population peaked in year 2021 at 31,542.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, New Bern's population was lowest in year 2003 at 23,154.

New Bern, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of New Bern grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 6 years.

From 2000 to 2022, New Bern had an average annual population growth rate of 1.59% per year. Overall the population grew 34.97% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows New Bern's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
New Bern's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.59% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 253. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, New Bern's population grew the most with an increase of 3,623 (14.00%).

While from 2001 and 2002, New Bern's population declined the most with a negative growth of 291 (-1.24%).

Things to know

Is New Bern, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, New Bern's population increased by 253 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 256 (0.82%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 3 (0.01%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of New Bern, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of New Bern increased by 1,637 (5.47%). The population was highest at 31,542 in the year 2021 and lowest at 29,786 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.47%.

References

Datasets

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2023
New Bern, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Bern population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of New Bern across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of New Bern was 31,539, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, New Bern population was 31,542, an increase of 0.82% compared to a population of 31,286 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of New Bern increased by 8,172. In this period, the peak population was 31,542 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

New Bern population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the New Bern is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in New Bern population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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