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Virginia · 284 residents (2025 est.) · 0.5 sq mi
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Newsoms has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
289
+2%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+5%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:284 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2042813584355121990201020202024Newsoms
2024289
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,969
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,645
+90%since 2000
from $16,633 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−12%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,011
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55%(155)
Black45%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(174)
Black35.3%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score64%(185)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+80%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+34.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newsoms, Virginia?

Newsoms, Virginia has about 289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newsoms, Virginia?

The typical household in Newsoms, Virginia earns about $57,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newsoms, Virginia expensive?

In Newsoms, Virginia, the median home is worth about $164,800, and the typical rent is about $1,011 a month.

How educated are people in Newsoms, Virginia?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newsoms, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newsoms, Virginia?

About 12.5% of people in Newsoms, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newsoms, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newsoms, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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