New Bern Population 2026
New Bern has a population of 30,070, making it the #1548 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 293× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,070
Rank in United States
#1548
Coordinates
35.11°N, 77.04°W
~3 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
421 km
261 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near New Bern
- Havelock20,364 people · ~29 km away
- Kinston21,337 people · ~52 km away
- Jacksonville67,357 people · ~53 km away
- Greenville90,597 people · ~63 km away
- Goldsboro35,826 people · ~91 km away
- Wilson49,643 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of New Bern?
New Bern has a population of 30,070 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1548 biggest city in United States.
What state is New Bern in?
New Bern is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is New Bern the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 421 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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