Newbern is a town located in Dyer County, Tennessee. Newbern has a 2025 population of 3,226 . Newbern is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -3.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,330 in 2020.
The average household income in Newbern is $54,376 with a poverty rate of 23.94%. The median age in Newbern is 32.7 years: 33.1 years for males, and 32.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newbern includes 78.93% White, 11.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (78.93%)
Black or African American (11.23%)
Two or more races (8.09%)
Other race (1.09%)
Asian (0.66%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,615 | 78.93% |
| Black or African American | 372 | 11.23% |
| Two or more races | 268 | 8.09% |
| Other race | 36 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.66% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Newbern's average per capita income is $50,126. Household income levels show a median of $49,853. The poverty rate stands at 23.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,404 | - |
| Families | $54,536 | $65,037 |
| Households | $49,853 | $54,376 |
| Non Families | $43,632 | $38,616 |
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