New Bern, NC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

124,786

0.584% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.3

1.55% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

15.7%

2.04% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$51,017

3.43% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$152,800

0.394% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

48,920

0.575% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, New Bern, NC had a population of 125k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $51,017. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of New Bern, NC declined from 125,519 to 124,786, a −0.584% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,323 to $51,017, a 3.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Bern, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21.7%), White (Hispanic) (4.13%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%). 0% of the households in New Bern, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.6% of the residents in New Bern, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Bern, NC are Craven Community College (849 degrees awarded in 2019) and Pamlico Community College (309 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in New Bern, NC was $152,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%. Most people in New Bern, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in New Bern, NC was 2 cars per household.

New Bern, NC borders Greenville, NC, Jacksonville, NC, Kinston, NC, Morehead City, NC, and Washington, NC.

Photo by Zach Frailey

United States North Carolina

Diversity

New Bern, NC is home to a population of 125k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.82% of New Bern, NC residents were born outside of the country (12.3k people).

In 2019, there were 3.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.9k people) in New Bern, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.15k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Bern, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.9k ± 67
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
27.1k ± 414
White (Hispanic)
5.15k ± 625

6.74%

Hispanic Population

8.41k people

6.74% of the people in New Bern, NC are hispanic (8.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New Bern, NC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.82%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

4.22%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.3k people

As of 2019, 9.82% of New Bern, NC residents (12.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Bern, NC was 4.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in New Bern, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in New Bern, NC was 39.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in New Bern, NC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all New Bern, NC residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

97.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.6% of New Bern, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in New Bern, NC was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in New Bern, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,502 ± 307
Gulf War (2001-)
4,145 ± 483
Gulf War (1990s)
2,034 ± 281

New Bern, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in New Bern, NC is $51,017. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in New Bern, NC was Union County, NC with a value of $85,985, followed by Wake County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $84,215 and $74,299.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of New Bern, NC employs 48.9k people. The largest industries in New Bern, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,205 people), Retail Trade (5,410 people), and Manufacturing (5,367 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,810), Finance & Insurance ($50,898), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,783).

Wages

Median Household Income

$51,017

2019 value

± $1,548

3.43%

1 Year Growth

± 4.18%

Households in New Bern, NC have a median annual income of $51,017, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,323 in 2018, which represents a 3.43% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in New Bern, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for New Bern, NC is from North Carolina.

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New Bern, NC was Union County, NC with a value of $85,985, followed by Wake County, NC and Orange County, NC, with respective values of $84,215 and $74,299.

The following map shows all of the counties in New Bern, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Bern, NC (18.6k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,321 ± 695
Black
7,267 ± 637
Hispanic
2,217 ± 380

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Bern, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

48.9k

2019 Value

± 1,646

−0.575%

1 Year decline

± 4.76%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in New Bern, NC declined at a rate of −0.575%, from 49.2k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Bern, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,125 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,887 people), and Management Occupations (3,786 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Bern, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of New Bern, NC, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,125 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,887 people), and Management Occupations (3,786 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, New Bern, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.11 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.73 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.66 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of New Bern, NC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($77,961), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($76,829), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($68,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

48.9k

2019 Value

± 1,646

−0.575%

1 Year decline

± 4.76%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in New Bern, NC declined at a rate of −0.575%, from 49.2k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Bern, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,205 people), Retail Trade (5,410 people), and Manufacturing (5,367 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Bern, NC, though some of these residents may live in New Bern, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in New Bern, NC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,205 people), Retail Trade (5,410 people), and Manufacturing (5,367 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, New Bern, NC has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.06 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.93 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.75 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in New Bern, NC, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,810), Finance & Insurance ($50,898), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,783).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($40B) and Machinery ($36.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$430B

2018 Value in North Carolina

$840B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

95.4% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Carolina trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $840B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$28.2B
South Carolina
$27.5B
Virginia
$24.4B

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $28.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.5B and Virginia and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.74%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for New Bern, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.74%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for North Carolina

49.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in New Bern, NC awarded 1,158 degrees. The student population of New Bern, NC is skewed towards women, with 1,511 male students and 1,999 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Bern, NC are White (678 and 59.7%), followed by Black or African American (212 and 18.7%), Hispanic or Latino (102 and 8.99%), and Asian (45 and 3.96%).

The largest universities in New Bern, NC by number of degrees awarded are Craven Community College (849 and 73.3%) and Pamlico Community College (309 and 26.7%).

The most popular majors in New Bern, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (285 and 24.6%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (138 and 11.9%), and Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions (78 and 6.74%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
285 degree-majorss awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
138 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
49 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in New Bern, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 285 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in New Bern, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Craven Community College
849 degrees awarded
Pamlico Community College
309 degrees awarded

In 2019, the New Bern, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Craven Community College with 849 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

599

Degrees Awarded to Men

559

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 599 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Bern, NC, which is 1.07 times more than the 559 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in New Bern, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
678 degrees awarded
Black or African American
212 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
102 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in New Bern, NC was White students. These 678 degrees mean that there were 3.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 212 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New Bern, NC was $152,800 in 2019, which is 0.635 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $152,200 to $152,800, a 0.394% increase. The homeownership rate in New Bern, NC is 65.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in New Bern, NC have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Bern, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$152,800

2019 Median

± $3,314

$152,200

2018 Median

± $4,297

In 2019, the median property value in New Bern, NC grew to to $152,800 from the previous year's value of $152,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in New Bern, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New Bern, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,017

Median Household Income

± $1,548

50.7k

Number of Households

± 1,631

In 2019, the median household income of the 50.7k households in New Bern, NC grew to $51,017 from the previous year's value of $49,323.

The following chart displays the households in New Bern, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in New Bern, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New Bern, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

65.3%

2019 Homeownership

64.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 65.3% of the housing units in New Bern, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in New Bern, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Bern, NC have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in New Bern, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in New Bern, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (80.8%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (3.96%)

In 2019, 80.8% of workers in New Bern, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (3.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New Bern, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New Bern, NC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.9% of the population of New Bern, NC has health coverage, with 32.4% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 7.43% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.1%

Uninsured

32.4%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

7.43%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Bern, NC declined by 6.3% from 11.9% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in New Bern, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.