Total Population
252
Population
Growth Rate
-0.56%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
20.600
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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
105
Total Housing Units
131
Owner Occupied
79
Renter Occupied
26
Vacant
26
Median Home Value
$117,308
Average Home Value
$167,722
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.34%
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,814 $57,879
Average Household
$79,449 $91,901
Per Capita
$33,104 $39,011
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Workforce
Total Businesses
9
Total Employed
50
Workers 16+
126
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
2
Employed
29
2023 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
1
Employed
7
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
7
2023 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
1
Employed
5
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
3
2023 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers
Businesses
1
Employed
2
Some
High School
9
Graduated
High School
98
Associates
Degree
13
Bachelor's
Degree
13
Graduate
Degree
27
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
63
Non-Resident Commuters
59
Drive Alone
107
Carpooled
17
Public
0
Work At Home
2
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17