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Newark

West Virginia · 495 residents · 0.942 sq mi
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Newark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,941. Population has grown 17% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
495
+17%since 2023
from 424 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 450 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+2%since 2023
from 43.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
32136941746451220202024Newark
2024495
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.9%(44)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(40)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1416.8%(83)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.4%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.1%(40)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.3%(51)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5422.4%(111)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.9%(49)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(38)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,941
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,556 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,610
−5%since 2023
from $18,607 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−6%since 2023
from 0.351 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(20)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American33.3%(165)
German13.5%(67)
English3.2%(16)
Irish2.2%(11)
Swedish1.6%(8)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+16%since 2023
from 31.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Female
54.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.8%(32)
Married71.4%(110)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.8%(12)
Women 15+
Never married1.7%(3)
Married49.4%(86)
Widowed24.1%(42)
Divorced24.7%(43)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, West Virginia?

Newark, West Virginia has about 495 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, West Virginia?

The typical household in Newark, West Virginia earns about $47,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, West Virginia expensive?

In Newark, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $89,100.

How educated are people in Newark, West Virginia?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, West Virginia?

About 24.3% of people in Newark, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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