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Newry

Pennsylvania · 230 residents · 0.098 sq mi
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Newry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,156. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,300. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
−6%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,347 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1411892372853331990201020202024Newry
2024157
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,156
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,664
+52%since 2000
from $14,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(238)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(220)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(15)
Diversity Score
7
+29%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+156%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newry, Pennsylvania?

Newry, Pennsylvania has about 230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newry, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Newry, Pennsylvania earns about $35,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newry, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Newry, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $115,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Newry, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newry, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newry, Pennsylvania?

About 23.9% of people in Newry, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newry, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Newry, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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