Newbern, Tennessee
Newbern: Town in Dyer County, Tennessee
About
Newbern is a town located in the county of Dyer in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,313 and a population density of 262 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,230 inhabitants.
The town was created 168 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Newbern
| Population : | 3,230 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Dyer County |
| Postal code : | 38059 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 731 |
| Area : | 12.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 374 feet / 114 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:49:53 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 256 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Newbern is located at 36°6'46"N 89°15'42"W (36.1128500, -89.2617400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Newbern
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Newbern decreased by 2.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,313 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,305 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,323 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,328 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,318 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,328 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,323 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,321 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,307 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,292 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,230 | -1.92% | estimation process |
People born in Newbern (3)
People born in Newbern, including United States federal judge John Clyde Bowen, NASA director William R. Lucas, historian William C. Binkley, .
List
Schools in Newbern
College & universities near Newbern, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221236 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Newbern | Newbern (TN) | 38059 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Newbern, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Newbern
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newbern Post Office | Newbern (TN) | 38059 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Newbern , Alabama town with a population of 174 people.
Other cities in Dyer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dyer County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dyersburg | 16,082 | City and the county seat of Dyer County, Tennessee, United States |
| Trimble | 602 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Newbern distances to largest Tennessee cities
