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Newburg

West Virginia · 259 residents · 0.785 sq mi
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Newburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,853. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 101 residents. 6% 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 $55,500. With a median age of 47.2, 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 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
259
−28%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.2
+35%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1952853754655551990201020202024Newburg
2024226
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(5)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.1%(21)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.7%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(9)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(28)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.1%(39)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.7%(33)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.5%(48)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.5%(35)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.9%(18)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.4%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,853
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,095
+112%since 2000
from $9,952 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing24.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−24%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German36.7%(103)
American22.4%(63)
Irish12.8%(36)
English8.2%(23)
Polish2.5%(7)
French1.8%(5)
Scottish1.8%(5)
Italian1.4%(4)
Swedish1.4%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newburg, West Virginia?

Newburg, West Virginia has about 259 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newburg, West Virginia earns about $41,853 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 $55,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Newburg, West Virginia?

About 6.3% 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 24.2% 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 104 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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