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Newbern, IN
Census-designated place in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Population
210
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
211
ZIP codes
0
Newbern and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bartholomew County. PPP loans are for Newbern.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,028
49,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,262
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$658M
FY 2026, $8,006 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Newbern, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
388
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Newbern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HartsvilleTown | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Schaefer LakeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| PetersvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| HopeTown | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| GrammerCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BurneyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| CliffordTown | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ElizabethtownTown | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| SardiniaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| ColumbusCity | 8.8 mi | 28.7 |
| LettsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| WestportTown | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Mineral SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Flat RockCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| GenevaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newbern, IN in?
- Newbern is in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Newbern, IN?
- About 210 people live in Newbern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newbern?
- Nearby places include Hartsville (2.9 mi), Schaefer Lake (3.2 mi), Petersville (4.5 mi), Hope (4.5 mi), Grammer (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023