Newburg town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Newburg town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 225. It ranks as the 324th most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newburg town is 58.8 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newburg town is $49,559. This is 14% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $45,600. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Newburg town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newburg town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.1% vs 0.8%).

Education

10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newburg town, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.