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Newbern

County:
Hale County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.162
State:
Alabama

Newbern is a town located in Hale County, Alabama. Newbern has a 2026 population of 140. Newbern is currently growing at a rate of 0.72% annually and its population has increased by 4.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 134 in 2020.

The median household income in Newbern is $35,521 with a poverty rate of 12.92%. The median age in Newbern is 55.2 years: 50 years for males, and 55.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 125.7 males.

140
Total Population
120
Density (mi²)
1 0.72%
Growth

Newbern Population

Newbern Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614010.72%
202513910.72%
202413832.22%
202313521.5%
2022133-1-0.75%
202113400%
202013400%
201917500%
2018175-2-1.13%
201717710.57%
2016176-3-1.68%
2015179-1-0.56%
201418000%
2013180-1-0.55%
2012181-1-0.55%
2011182-4-2.15%
201018600%

Median Age

Overall: 55.2 years
Female: 55.8 years
Male: 50 years

Newbern Adults

There are 272 adults, (84 of whom are seniors) in Newbern.

Sex Ratio

Female: 144 (44.3%)
Male: 181 (55.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newbern includes 90.46% Black or African American, 8.92% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American29490.46%
White298.92%
Two or more races20.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American29490.46%
White298.92%
Two or more races20.62%

Newbern Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newbern 's average per capita income is $17,500. Household income levels show a median of $35,521. The poverty rate stands at 12.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$42,083$53,739
Households$35,521$38,421
Non Families$20,833$23,868
Married Families--

$17,500

Average Income

$35,521

Median Household Income

12.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)