New Bern, NC Employment

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2%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
22%
Household income NAT. AVG.
18%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexNew BernNorth CarolinaNational
Income per capita$30,483$26,779$29,829
Median household income$43,406$48,256$55,322
Median income owner occupied$66,190$61,102$70,586
Median income renter occupied$30,324$31,027$35,192
Median earnings male$34,283$32,737$36,919
Median earnings female$23,985$25,062$26,250
Unemployment rate3.8%5.1%4.7%
Poverty level18.5%16.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in New Bern is 2% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in New Bern is 22% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in New Bern is 18% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in New Bern is 23% higher than the national average

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      $28,934 $43,406 $86,812
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      $32,167 $48,256 $96,512
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      New Bern median earnings by income bracket

      New Bern employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry5.6%5.6%
      Manufacturing sector20.3%20.3%
      Financial & insurance services2.4%2.4%
      Wholesale & retail services11.0%11.0%
      Public administration8.0%8.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.3%6.3%
      Education, health & social services11.4%11.4%
      Other33.2%33.2%

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      New Bern, NC29,985$43,40621.5%

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      Source: The New Bern, NC employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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