Total Population
257
Population
Growth Rate
-0.47%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
13.100
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
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
106
Total Housing Units
131
Owner Occupied
88
Renter Occupied
18
Vacant
25
Median Home Value
$108,333
Average Home Value
$161,080
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.00%
Income Projection
Median Household
$57,868 $57,009
Average Household
$88,145 $96,883
Per Capita
$36,355 $40,143
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Workforce
Total Businesses
9
Total Employed
58
Workers 16+
114
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
29
2024 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
1
Employed
12
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
2
Employed
9
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
2
Employed
9
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
3
2024 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers
Businesses
1
Employed
2
Some
High School
9
Graduated
High School
113
Associates
Degree
26
Bachelor's
Degree
14
Graduate
Degree
5
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
32
Non-Resident Commuters
74
Drive Alone
92
Carpooled
17
Public
0
Work At Home
3
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26