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
Total Population
258
Population
Growth Rate
-0.39%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
20.200
Housing & Income
Households
108
Total Housing Units
132
Owner Occupied
89
Renter Occupied
19
Vacant
24
Median Home Value
$145,833
Average Home Value
$182,388
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
9.21%
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,352 $56,607
Average Household
$76,658 $116,797
Per Capita
$32,089 $49,858
Workforce
Total Businesses
8
Total Employed
49
Workers 16+
80
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
23
2026 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
1
Employed
12
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
1
Employed
7
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
1
Employed
7
2026 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers
Businesses
1
Employed
2
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
2
Some
High School
30
Graduated
High School
98
Associates
Degree
13
Bachelor's
Degree
9
Graduate
Degree
7
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
16
Non-Resident Commuters
61
Drive Alone
66
Carpooled
12
Public
0
Work At Home
1