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The Town of Newburg had a population of 285 as of July 1, 2018. Newburg ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in West Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Newburg is located at latitude 39.3889 and longitude -79.8536 in Preston County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Newburg (see map below) encompass a land area of 0.79 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Preston County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 1,217 feet.
The Town of Newburg (GNIS ID: 2391328) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Newburg is located within Third District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Preston County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Newburg: Newburgh, Simpsons Water Station, Station 88, Stop 88.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 285 |
| Population in Households | 285 |
| Population in Familes | 238 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 0 |
| Population Density2 | 363 |
| Diversity Index3 | 5 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $36,031 |
| Average Household Income | $49,305 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,938 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 155 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 99 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 17 (11.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39 (25.2%) |
| Median Home Value | $77,500 |
| Average Home Value | $144,949 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 116 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 83 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -1.73% | -1.0% |
| Households | -1.73% | -0.88% |
| Families | -2.35% | -1.23% |
| Median Household Income | 2.54% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.76% |
The table below compares Newburg to the other 405 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 310 | 23rd |
| Population Density | # 310 | 24th |
| Diversity Index | # 333 | 19th |
| Median Household Income | # 275 | 32nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 305 | 25th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
