Total Population
256
Population
Growth Rate
-0.31%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
13.900
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Newburg
History of Newburg
Newburg, originally known as Stop 88 due to its location 88 miles west of the B&O station in Cumberland, MD, was formally incorporated in 1868 as the most recent town along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad route. The town's growth was closely tied to the railroad, which facilitated the expansion of the mining industry by enabling coal transportation. Newburg gained recognition beyond West Virginia for the tragic 1886 Newburg Mine Disaster, where 39 men lost their lives in a gas explosion at the Mountain Brook Shaft, which was then the deepest in the state at 355 feet. Today, Newburg has an approximate population of 252 residents.
Newburg Today: What Makes Us Unique
Newburg Senior Center
The Newburg Senior Center belongs to the Preston County Senior Citizens, Inc., where residents 60 years of age or older have access to healthy activities, camaraderie and programming for health, medical and financial needs.
CJ Raceway
The CJ Raceway is motocross and ATV offroad track in Newburg that hosts various events throughout the year, such as the AMSOIL Buckwheat 100 and participates in the NECXC Racing Circuit.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
107
Total Housing Units
131
Owner Occupied
81
Renter Occupied
26
Vacant
24
Median Home Value
$116,250
Average Home Value
$163,796
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.54%
Income Projection
Median Household
$56,656 $64,266
Average Household
$82,370 $92,770
Per Capita
$34,428 $39,022
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
9
Total Employed
38
Workers 16+
95
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
16
2025 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
1
Employed
12
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
2
Employed
3
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
2
Employed
3
2025 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers
Businesses
1
Employed
2
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
2
Some
High School
31
Graduated
High School
88
Associates
Degree
29
Bachelor's
Degree
7
Graduate
Degree
2
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
25
Non-Resident Commuters
64
Drive Alone
82
Carpooled
8
Public
0
Work At Home
3
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30