The New Bern micropolitan statistical area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in the Inner Banks region of eastern North Carolina, anchored by the city of New Bern. The designation of the area was changed from Micropolitan to Metropolitan in 2013. As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 114,751 (though a July 1, 2009, estimate placed the population at 121,022).

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As of the census of 2000, there were 114,751 people, 43,821 households, and 31,724 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 69.49% White, 26.03% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.64% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.60% of the population. The median income for a household in the MSA was $33,644, and the median income for a family was $39,804. Males had a median income of $29,544 versus $20,764 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,448.