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Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Newburg borough (Cumberland County) - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

359
Residents
$97,853
Median income
$217,900
Median home
$1,379
Median rent (state)

Newburg borough (Cumberland County) - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Newburg borough (Cumberland County) places in the 76th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

76th
percentile, household income
48th
percentile, home value
53rd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 359 residents in Newburg borough (Cumberland County), a small town within Pennsylvania. Newburg borough (Cumberland County) households earn a median of $97,853 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 9.5%. Home values in Newburg borough (Cumberland County) run a median of $217,900, and the median resident age is 39.9 years. About 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 72.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Newburg borough (Cumberland County) (No Permits), per Census BPS data.

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Pennsylvania scores 97.6 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,379 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Pennsylvania run around $260, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 76.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

359 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$97,853 /yr

Poverty 9.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania average

How does Newburg borough (Cumberland County) compare to other US cities?

Here's how Newburg borough (Cumberland County) stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 76% higher than other cities
Home value 48% pricier than other cities
Median rent 53% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Newburg borough (Cumberland County)'s value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Pennsylvania, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

76thIncome percentile

76th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Newburg borough (Cumberland County)'s home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$217,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 52% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Newburg borough (Cumberland County) $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA median $97,853/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 72.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
359
Median Income
$97,853
Median Home Value
$217,900
Median Age
39.9
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Labor force participation
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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352 residents354 residents356 residents358 residents360 residents 202020212022202320242025 353 residents 359 residents ▲ +1.7%
Newburg borough (Cumberland County)'s Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 2
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
86.4%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
9.0%

Based on 221 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Pennsylvania - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$88
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$260
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Pennsylvania state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Pennsylvania state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Newburg borough (Cumberland County) sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,379/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
76.4 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Creekside
359 people
Mapleton
357 people
Mattawana
357 people
Orrstown
357 people
Bear Creek Village
356 people
Richfield
355 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Newburg borough (Cumberland County)'s 359 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Cove, AR
359 people
California Pines, CA
359 people
Gerrard, CO
359 people
Manalapan, FL
359 people
Crab Orchard, IL
359 people
Gamaliel, KY
359 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Newburg borough (Cumberland County)'s $97,853 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Florence, MT
$97,850 median income
Willowbrook, IL
$97,861 median income
Clinton, NY
$97,868 median income
Takoma Park, MD
$97,872 median income
Bay Park, NY
$97,880 median income
Captains Cove, VA
$97,880 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 90.3% 6.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.3% White 90.3% Black or African American 1.4% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.7% Two or more races 6.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Newburg borough (Cumberland County) compares to nearby Pennsylvania cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Newburg borough (Cumberland County) (this city) 359 $97,853
Creekside 359 $50,893
Mapleton 357 $58,750
Mattawana 357 $93,500
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA?

What is the population of Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA? +

The population of Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA stands at 359 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA? +

The median household income in Newburg borough (Cumberland County) is $97,853 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Newburg borough (Cumberland County)? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Newburg borough (Cumberland County); the closest available measure is the Pennsylvania state average, a cost of living index of 97.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Pennsylvania vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Newburg borough (Cumberland County), PA? +

Newburg borough (Cumberland County)'s median home value sits at $217,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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