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Newark

West Virginia · 496 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 $43,466. Population has grown 16% since 2021. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

496
+16%vs 2021
vs 426 in 2021
2020 – 2024
527 / sq mi
+16%vs 2021
vs 452 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.5
+4%vs 2021
vs 43.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
32136941746451220202024Newark
2024495
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,466
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $39,625 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$23,501
+16%vs 2021
vs $20,307 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
8.5%
−10.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing13.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$48,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $66,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
90.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.7% in 2021
10.0% rent
1.1
−33%vs 2021
vs 1.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(426)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(16)
3
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
1.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

56.7 min
−14%vs 2021
vs 66.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
85.7%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
10.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
55.2%
+7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
54.5%
−14.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
+6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.6% in 2021
56.0%
−6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.4% in 2021
2.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, West Virginia?

Newark, West Virginia has about 496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newark, West Virginia earns about $43,466 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 $48,200.

How educated are people in Newark, West Virginia?

About 4.3% 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 8.5% 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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