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Newburg

West Virginia · 256 residents (2025 est.) · 0.785 sq mi
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Newburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,821. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $46,100. With a median age of 60.8, 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 60.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
226
−37%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
−52%since 2009
from 603 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
+74%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1952853754655551990201020202024Newburg
2024226
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(14)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.5%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.7%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(30)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(24)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.9%(11)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427%(61)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.2%(48)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.5%(17)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,821
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,305
+205%since 2000
from $9,952 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.267
−17%since 2010
from 0.323 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing43.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−49%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
12
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(357)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian3.5%(8)
Other9.7%(22)
Diversity Score
32
+10%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Chinese3.5%(8)
Ancestry
German35.4%(80)
American17.7%(40)
Irish9.7%(22)
English7.1%(16)
French2.7%(6)
Russian2.7%(6)
Swedish1.8%(4)
Dutch1.3%(3)
Hungarian1.3%(3)
Polish0.9%(2)
Scottish0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
62.8 min
+114%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(29)
Married68.1%(77)
Widowed4.4%(5)
Divorced1.8%(2)
Women 15+
Never married17.2%(15)
Married65.5%(57)
Widowed5.7%(5)
Divorced11.5%(10)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newburg, West Virginia?

Newburg, West Virginia has about 226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newburg, West Virginia earns about $51,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newburg, West Virginia expensive?

In Newburg, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $46,100, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Newburg, West Virginia?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newburg, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newburg, West Virginia?

About 11.1% of people in Newburg, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newburg, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newburg, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 137 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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