Village · Ohio
Newcomerstown, Ohio
Newcomerstown, village, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Newcomerstown had 3,607 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,702 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,677 (±298). GEOID 3954432.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,607
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,702 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,677 ±298
Median household income
$45,588
±$29,731 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$95,300
±$14,624 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$815
±$70 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Newcomerstown and what county is it in?
Newcomerstown is a village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 1,293 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newcomerstown is in the New Philadelphia-Dover, OH micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Newcomerstown lies mostly within Oxford Township (Tuscarawas County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newcomerstown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,607 people lived in Newcomerstown on July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 3,702 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,677 (±298).
| Measure | Newcomerstown | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,677 ±298 | 92,385 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,682 ±231 | 38,492 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14 ±0.27 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,804 ±225 | 40,913 | no clear change |
Newcomerstown's population since 2000
From 4,008 in 2000 to 3,607 in 2025: down 10.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newcomerstown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newcomerstown?
The median resident of Newcomerstown is 44.1 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%.
| Measure | Newcomerstown | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 ±7.4 | 41.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±5.0 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±4.3 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±5.0 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% ±3.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.3% ±4.0 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±3.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 30.0% ±10.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±5.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6% ±8.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.0% ±5.0 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.7% ±10.8 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newcomerstown earn?
Half of Newcomerstown's 1,682 households earn less than $45,588 a year (±$29,731), against $65,044 in Tuscarawas County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $42,134 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newcomerstown | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,588 ±$29,731 | $65,044 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $52,122 ±$10,152 | $80,287 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,159 ±$4,392 | $33,617 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.5% ±11.7 pts | 13.4% | +16.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 50.0% ±26.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.5% ±9.4 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.6% ±7.3 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±5.8 pts | 85.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newcomerstown?
Owners occupy 48.0% of Newcomerstown's occupied homes and renters 52.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $95,300 by its owner (±$14,624). The median renter pays $815 a month including utilities, and 48.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newcomerstown | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $95,300 ±$14,624 | $185,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $815 ±$70 | $908 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.3% ±17.3 pts | 35.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $884 ±$110 | $1,321 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.0% ±10.9 pts | 68.9% | −26.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.0% ±10.9 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,804 ±225 | 40,913 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.5% ±7.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.1% ±8.4 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.0% ±6.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±3.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.1% ±9.6 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.9% ±8.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newcomerstown building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Newcomerstown in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newcomerstown work and get to work?
83.1% of Newcomerstown's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 21.0%.
| Measure | Newcomerstown | Tuscarawas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.6% ±9.1 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 21.0% ±11.7 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1% ±8.6 pts | 80.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.2% ±8.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±9.0 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newcomerstown?
1 census tract lies mostly in Newcomerstown (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 217Tuscarawas County | 4,827 | $53,920 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newcomerstown) · Census block assignment files
How does Newcomerstown compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newcomerstown is the 5,783rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 302nd-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Newcomerstown ranks 1,608th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 302nd | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,416th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 461st | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,608th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,655th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,654th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,053rd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,523rd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 622nd | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,689th | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 520th | 1,731 |
Newcomerstown's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Newcomerstown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newcomerstown?
18 of the 57 figures for Newcomerstown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newcomerstown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Newcomerstown.