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Newbern, AL
Town in Hale County, Alabama.
Population
325
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
280
ZIP codes
0
Newbern and its ZIP codes
Newbern at a glance
- Newbern is about 2.8 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Newbern, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hale County. PPP loans are for Newbern.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,832
2,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,326
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $8,732 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Newbern, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
295
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newbern, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Newbern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreensboroCity | 8.6 mi | 2.4 |
| FaunsdaleTown | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| UniontownCity | 10 mi | 15.2 |
| MarionCity | 13 mi | 10.6 |
| DaytonTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| DemopolisCity | 18 mi | 17.7 |
| ForklandTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| ProvidenceTown | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| ThomastonTown | 23 mi | 2 |
| AkronTown | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| LindenTown | 25 mi | 3.6 |
| OrrvilleTown | 26 mi | 1 |
| EutawCity | 27 mi | 11.9 |
| CatherineCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| MoundvilleTown | 29 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newbern, AL in?
- Newbern is in Hale County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Newbern, AL?
- About 325 people live in Newbern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newbern?
- Nearby places include Greensboro (8.6 mi), Faunsdale (9.6 mi), Uniontown (10 mi), Marion (13 mi), Dayton (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023