Newburg (Cumberland County), Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 444, Newburg (Cumberland County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Newburg (Cumberland County) is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Cumberland County. The total population is 444. It ranks as the 1405th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newburg (Cumberland County) is 37.9 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newburg (Cumberland County) is $103,005. This is 32% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.4%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $225,500. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Newburg (Cumberland County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newburg (Cumberland County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newburg (Cumberland County), Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.