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Newbern, TN
Town in Dyer County, Tennessee.
Population
3,289
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
725
ZIP codes
0
Newbern and its ZIP codes
Newbern at a glance
- Newbern is about 4.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,455, 16% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,700 (65% below Tennessee) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Newbern, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newbern, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,455
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$99,700
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (564), German Americans (298), Mexican Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dyer County. PPP loans are for Newbern.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,010
16,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,057
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,802 per person
How people get to work
Newbern, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.4%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newbern, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
179
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newbern, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Newbern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrimbleTown | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| DyersburgCity | 8.4 mi | 17.3 |
| YorkvilleCity | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| BogotaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| ObionTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| FowlkesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| LenoxCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| MistonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| FinleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| FriendshipCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| KentonTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| HornbeakTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| RutherfordTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| DyerCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| RidgelyTown | 16 mi | 2 |
| TroyTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newbern, TN in?
- Newbern is in Dyer County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Newbern, TN?
- About 3,289 people live in Newbern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newbern?
- Nearby places include Trimble (7.5 mi), Dyersburg (8.4 mi), Yorkville (8.8 mi), Bogota (10 mi), Obion (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023