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New Bern, North Carolina New Bern (pronounced /ˈnjuːbərn/) is a city in Craven County, North Carolina with a population of 23,128 as of the 2000 census. The estimated population in 2008 increased to 28,586 . It is located at the confluence of the Trent and the Neuse rivers, 87 miles (140 km) northeast of Wilmington. New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina and served as the capital of the North Carolina colonial government and then briefly as the state capital. It is the county seat of Craven County and the principal city of the New Bern Micropolitan Statistical Area. Originally a Swiss settlement, the city is named after the capital of Switzerland, Bern and has a similar flag. The Swiss connection (just as the Dutch in New Amsterdam, and German immigrants in Pennsylvania Dutch) with England was established by Marian exiles and marriages of the Royal House of Stuart, important people in the history of the Calvinism. New Bern is commonly known as the birthplace of Pepsi Cola. History New Bern was first settled in 1710 by Swiss and German immigrants under the leadership of Christoph de Graffenried, Franz Louis Michel and John Lawson. It was named after the (later) capital of Switzerland, Bern. The first permanent seat of the colonial government of North Carolina was located in New Bern. Following the American Revolutionary War, New Bern became the first state capital. Christoph von Graffenried ordered that the layout of the town was made into the shape of a cross, although the town is not in the shape today due to growth of the town and towns surrounding it.Tryon Palace was completed in 1770 and was the former home of British governor William Tryon. It then became the original state capitol building of newly-independent North Carolina and remained so until the 1790s, when it burned down. A replica, built from the original plans and on the original foundation, is now maintained as a historic site and tourist attraction. During the 19th century Federal period, New Bern was the largest city in North Carolina. New Bern recovered after Raleigh took its place as the state capital with the help of trade routes to the Caribbean and New England. It reached a population of 3,600 in 1815.New Bern was the site of the Battle of New Bern early in the American Civil War in which the town was captured and occupied by Union forces. Geography New Bern is located at 35°6′33″N 77°4′9″W / 35.10917°N 77.06917°W / 35.10917; -77.06917 (35.109070, -77.069111).New Bern is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.0 square miles (69.9 km²), of which, 25.8 square miles (66.9 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²) of it (4.30%) is water. Climate New Bern experiences a Humid subtropical climate typical of cities on the Atlantic coastal plain. Summers are hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and higher amounts of rainfall. Spring and fall are generally mild, with pleasant fall foliage occurring from late October to early November. Winters are chilly to cold, with lower average precipitation and an occasional snowfall or two. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 23,128 people, 10,006 households, and 6,183 families residing in the city.The population density was 895.5 people per square mile (345.7/km²). There were 11,094 housing units at an average density of 429.5/sq mi (165.8/km²). The racial composition of the city was: 55.96% White, 40.32% Black or African American, 2.99% Hispanic or Latino American, 0.64% Asian American, 0.32% Native American, 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1.44% some other race, and 1.28% two or more races.There were 10,006 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.85.In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.The median income for a household in the city was $29,139, and the median income for a family was $38,990. Males had a median income of $28,720 versus $21,687 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,499. About 14.7% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over. Colleges Craven Community College Craven Early College High School High schools New Bern High School Craven Early College High School Middle schools Grover C. Fields Middle School H.J. McDonald Middle School {Principal Karen Wood} West Craven Middle School Elementary schools Trent Park Elementary School Oaks Road Elementary School J.T. Barber Elementary School Brinson Memorial Elementary School Ben D. Quinn Elementary School Albert H. Bangert Elementary School Creekside Elementary School Bridgeton Elementary School Private schools Epiphany School Calvary Baptist Christian School St. Paul Catholic School (St. Paul Education Center) Notable People from New Bern Lewis Addison Armistead,Confederate Armybrigadier general George Edmund Badger, politician Graham Arthur Barden, 13 term congressman (1935–1961). Cullen A. Battle, postbellum Mayor of New Bern Samuel J. Battle, first African-American policeman in New York City. Walt Bellamy, NBA Hall of Fame basketball player Caleb Bradham, inventor of Pepsi-Cola. Gertrude Sprague Carraway (1896–1993), Preservationist, historian, and journalist. Mary Bayard Clarke (1827–1886), noted poet & author. Elwood Edwards, voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' William Gaston, jurist and U.S. Representative Bob Mann, NFL, Football player, first African-American to play for the Green Bay Packers, first player to run more than 1,000 yards in a NFL season. Eliza Jane McKissack(1828-1900), founding head of music (in 1890) of the forerunner to theUniversity of North Texas College of Music Linda McMahon, wife ofWorld Wrestling EntertainmentfounderVince McMahon George Koonce,NFLplayer for theGreen Bay PackersandSeattle Seahawks, Athletic Director of theUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee James E.C. Perry, Justice of the Florida Supreme Court Brian Simmons, NFL player Furnifold Simmons, U.S. Senator Bayard Wootten (1875–1959), ground-breaking female photographer. Designed first Pepsi-Cola logo. Herbert Fisher, Sr. and Zelmyra Fisher, world's oldest living married couple Montario Hardesty,NFLrunning back for theCleveland Browns Adam Warren, baseball player in theNew York Yankeesorganization