New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern: city in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina
About
New Bern is a city located in the county of Craven in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,524 and a population density of 384 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,940 inhabitants.
The city was created 316 years ago in 1709.
Quick Facts about New Bern
| Population | 29,940 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Craven County |
| Postal code | 28560–28564 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 76.9 km2 |
| Official name | City of New Bern |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1085,-77.0441 |
| Named for | Canton of Bern |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city | New Bern is capital of Craven County, Province of North Carolina |
| Establishment | January 01, 1710 (316 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:59:15 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 389 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Bern is located at 35°6'31"N 77°2'39"W (35.1084900, -77.0441100).
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Official website of New Bern
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of New Bern increased by 1.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,524 | - | census |
| 2011 | 30,011 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 30,117 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,898 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,031 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,762 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,921 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,904 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,010 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,994 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,940 | -0.18% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in New Bern
1Union Point Park
210 E Front St, New Bern, NC 28560, United States View details
Website available
2Birthplace of Pepsi Cola
256 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560, United States View details
Phone: +12526365898 | Website available
3Governor’s Palace | Tryon Palace
529 S Front St, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +18007671560 | Website available
4Creekside Park
1821 Old Airport Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, United States View details
Phone: +12526366606 | Website available
5New Bern KOA Holiday
1565 B St, New Bern, NC 28560, United States View details
Phone: +12526382556 | Website available
Where to Eat in New Bern
1IHOP
3400 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12522886920 | Website available
2Outback Steakhouse
111 Howell Rd, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12526729394 | Website available
3Cook Out
2500 ML King Blvd JR, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12525146617 | Website available
4Applebee's Grill + Bar
3450 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12526378050 | Website available
5Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
2507 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12526362398 | Website available
Where to Stay in New Bern
1DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront
100 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560, United States View details
Phone: +12526589000 | Website available
2Courtyard by Marriott New Bern
218 E Front St, New Bern, NC 28560, United States View details
Phone: +12526360022 | Website available
3Hampton Inn New Bern
200 Hotel Dr, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12526372111 | Website available
4SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Bern
300 Hotel Dr, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12526370017 | Website available
5Holiday Inn Express New Bern, an IHG Hotel
3455 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12526388266 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in New Bern
1New Bern City Hall
300 Pollock St, New Bern, NC 28560 View details
Phone: +12526364000 | Website available
2Craven County Board-Education
3600 Trent Rd, New Bern, NC 28562, United States View details
Phone: +12525146300
3Town of River Bend
45 Shoreline Dr, New Bern, NC 28562 View details
Phone: +12526383870 | Website available
People born in New Bern (72)
People born in New Bern, including 25th Administrator of the Small Business Administration and professional wrestling magnate Linda McMahon, screenwriter Kevin Williamson, politician Richard Spaight Donnell, .
More notable people
- Maddie Hasson (American actress) she was born in 04/01/1995
- Lewis Armistead (Confederate general (1817-1863)) he was born in 18/02/1817
- John S. Battle (American politician (1890-1972)) he was born in 11/07/1890
- Walt Bellamy (American professional basketball player) he was born in 24/07/1939
- Richard Dobbs Spaight (8th governor of North Carolina (1758-1802)) he was born in 25/03/1758
- Richard Dobbs Spaight (27th governor of North Carolina (1796-1850)) he was born in 01/01/1796
- George Edmund Badger (American Secretary of the Navy and senator for North Carolina (1795-1866)) he was born in 17/04/1795
- Charles Biddle Shepard (American politician (1808-1843)) he was born in 05/12/1808
- Edward Stanly (American politician (1810-1872)) he was born in 10/01/1810
- William Grainger Blount (American politician (1784-1827)) he was born in 01/01/1784
- John Heritage Bryan (American politician (1798-1870)) he was born in 04/11/1798
- John L. Pennington (American politician (1829-1900)) he was born in 01/01/1829
- John Stanly (American politician) he was born in 09/04/1774
- Kent Williams (painter and graphic novel artist) he was born in 01/01/1962
- Samuel M. Brinson (American politician) he was born in 28/03/1870
- William Biddle Shepard (American politician) he was born in 14/05/1799
- William G. Boykin (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 19/04/1948
- William Gaston (American politician) he was born in 19/09/1778
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New Bern, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198367 | Craven Community College | New Bern (NC) | 28562-4900 |
| 199263 | Pamlico Community College | Grantsboro (NC) | 28529 |
| 197966 | Beaufort County Community College | Washington (NC) | 27889 |
| 198330 | Coastal Carolina Community College | Jacksonville (NC) | 28546-6816 |
| 198206 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City (NC) | 28557-2989 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to New Bern, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBR | New Bern, NC | 203 South Front Street | BUS |
| HVL | Havelock, NC | 201 Tourist Center Drive | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| MHD | Morehead City, NC | 1001 Arendell Street | BUS |
| JNC | Jacksonville, NC | 850 New Bridge Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to New Bern.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Bern Post Office | New Bern (NC) | 28560 |
Other cities in Craven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craven County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Havelock | 19,593 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
| James City | 5,899 | Census designated place |
| Trent Woods | 3,991 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Brices Creek | 3,073 | Township in Craven County, North Carolina |
| River Bend | 3,006 | City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,952 | Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina |
| Neuse Forest | 2,005 | Township in Craven County, North Carolina |
| Spring Hope | 1,319 | Human settlement in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Vanceboro | 955 | Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bridgeton | 444 | Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States |
| Cove City | 387 | Human settlement in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
New Bern distances to largest North Carolina cities