Newburg, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 226, Newburg'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 is a small community located in West Virginia, within Preston County. The total population is 226. It ranks as the 322nd most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newburg is 60.8 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 13.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newburg is $51,821. This is 13% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $46,100. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $162,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Newburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.5% vs 0.8%).

Education

10.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newburg, West Virginia 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 West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.