Newberg is a city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Portland metropolitan area. The city is home to George Fox University. In 2020, Newberg had a population of 25,138 people. This makes it the second largest city in Yamhill County.

Newberg's History

Hoover-Minthorn House

The first European-American home in the area was built by Ewing Young around 1834. He settled near the Willamette River. Later, Joseph Rogers settled near what is now Newberg in 1848. The community was first called Chehalem. Then it was known as Roger's Landing after Joseph Rogers.

In 1883, the town was officially mapped out. It became an incorporated city in 1889. People say the first postmaster, Sebastian Brutscher, named the town after his old hometown of Neuberg in Germany. One of Newberg's streets, Brutscher Street, is named after him.

Quaker Roots and Education

Newberg was one of the first places in Oregon to have Quaker religious services. The Quakers founded Friends Pacific Academy in 1885. This school later became Pacific College in 1891 and then George Fox University in 1949. Today, George Fox University is a well-known regional university. Its campus is in the middle of the city.

The city's oldest newspaper, The Newberg Graphic, started on December 1, 1888.

President Herbert Hoover's Connection

Herbert Hoover, who later became the 31st President of the United States, moved to Newberg in 1885. He lived with his uncle and aunt after his parents passed away. He was one of the first students to attend his uncle's Pacific Academy. His childhood home is now the Hoover-Minthorn House museum.

Llama Breeding in Newberg

In 1972, the first domesticated Llama was brought to Newberg. By 1982, the city became a leader in llama breeding in the Pacific Northwest.

Newberg's Geography

Newberg is located on Oregon Route 99W. It is about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Portland. The community of Springbrook is now part of Newberg.

The city covers an area of 5.81 square miles (15.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The average elevation in Newberg is 176 feet (54 meters) above sea level.

Newberg's Climate

Newberg has a climate with cool, cloudy winters and warm, dry summers. This is similar to a Mediterranean climate. In fall, winter, and spring, the weather is often cloudy, wet, and changes a lot. Summers are mild and dry.

Winters are cool and rainy. December and January are the coldest months. The average high temperature is 46.0°F (7.8°C). Overnight lows usually stay above freezing. It rarely gets colder than 18°F (-8°C). Snowfall happens between December and March.

Summers in Newberg are warm and sunny. This warm weather lasts from mid-June to early September. June, July, August, and September get very little rain. July is the warmest month, with an average high temperature of 80.0°F (26.7°C). Newberg is inland, so its summers are warmer than areas closer to the coast. Temperatures can reach 80°F (27°C) about 56 days a year. It reaches 90°F (32°C) about 12 days a year, and 100°F (38°C) only 1 or 2 days a year.

Spring and fall have changing weather. It can be warm or cool. Long periods of cloudy days are common from mid-fall to mid-spring. Rain often falls as a light drizzle for several days in a row. Newberg gets about 152 days with measurable rain each year.

Climate data for Newberg, Oregon
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	65.0 (18.3)	71.0 (21.7)	83.0 (28.3)	93.0 (33.9)	100.0 (37.8)	102.0 (38.9)	107.0 (41.7)	107.0 (41.7)	105.0 (40.6)	92.0 (33.3)	73.0 (22.8)	64.0 (17.8)	107.0 (41.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	46.0 (7.8)	50.0 (10.0)	56.0 (13.3)	61.0 (16.1)	68.0 (20.0)	73.0 (22.8)	80.0 (26.7)	79.0 (26.1)	74.0 (23.3)	64.0 (17.8)	53.0 (11.7)	46.0 (7.8)	62.5 (17.0)
Daily mean °F (°C)	39.0 (3.9)	43.0 (6.1)	48.0 (8.9)	52.0 (11.1)	58.0 (14.4)	63.0 (17.2)	68.0 (20.0)	68.0 (20.0)	63.0 (17.2)	55.0 (12.8)	46.0 (7.8)	41.0 (5.0)	53.7 (12.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	34.0 (1.1)	36.0 (2.2)	39.0 (3.9)	42.0 (5.6)	48.0 (8.9)	53.0 (11.7)	57.0 (13.9)	57.0 (13.9)	52.0 (11.1)	46.0 (7.8)	40.0 (4.4)	36.0 (2.2)	45.0 (7.2)
Record low °F (°C)	−2.0 (−18.9)	−3.0 (−19.4)	19.0 (−7.2)	29.0 (−1.7)	29.0 (−1.7)	39.0 (3.9)	43.0 (6.1)	44.0 (6.7)	34.0 (1.1)	26.0 (−3.3)	13.0 (−10.6)	6.0 (−14.4)	−3.0 (−19.4)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	5.83 (148)	4.84 (123)	4.06 (103)	2.79 (71)	2.25 (57)	1.62 (41)	0.68 (17)	0.84 (21)	1.64 (42)	2.92 (74)	6.07 (154)	6.41 (163)	39.95 (1,015)
Average precipitation days	18	16	17	14	12	9	4	5	8	12	18	19	152
Average snowy days	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4
Source 1: precipitation per inch on The Weather Channel
Source 2: http://www.myforecast.co/bin/climate.m?city=27576

Newberg's Population

Newberg Public Library

Newberg's population has grown a lot over the years.

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1890	514	—
1900	945	83.9%
1910	2,260	139.2%
1920	2,566	13.5%
1930	2,951	15.0%
1940	2,960	0.3%
1950	3,946	33.3%
1960	4,204	6.5%
1970	6,507	54.8%
1980	10,394	59.7%
1990	13,086	25.9%
2000	18,064	38.0%
2010	22,068	22.2%
2020	25,138	13.9%
Sources:

Population in 2010

In 2010, Newberg had 22,068 people living in 7,736 households. About 37.4% of households had children under 18. Most households (53.1%) were married couples.

The average age in the city was 32.8 years old. About 25.2% of the people were under 18. About 13.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.

Newberg's Economy

George Fox University campus

Newberg has several important employers. As of 2002, A-dec, a company that makes dental equipment, was the largest employer. It had 832 employees. George Fox University was the second largest, with 400 employees.

Other major employers include SP Newsprint Co. and Suntron Corp. Providence Newberg Medical Center is also a big employer. The Allison Inn and Spa, a hotel and spa that opened in 2009, employs about 200 people.

Places to Visit in Newberg

Ewing Young Historical Park
Hoover-Minthorn House Museum

Education in Newberg

Newberg is served by Newberg-Dundee Public Schools. This school district has six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The high schools are Newberg High School and Catalyst Alternative High School.

There are also two private Christian schools: Veritas School and C. S. Lewis Academy. Newberg is home to George Fox University. A campus of Portland Community College also opened in Newberg in 2011.

Newberg in the News

The Newberg Graphic is the city's local newspaper.

Getting Around Newberg

Roads in Newberg

	OR 18 goes east and west. It connects to US 101 in Otis Junction to the west. It also connects near Newberg to OR 219. A new part of this highway is called the Newberg-Dundee Bypass.
	OR 99W is a main road that goes north and south. It runs east and west through Newberg. It connects to Portland to the northeast. To the southwest, it connects to Dundee and McMinnville. This road, with OR 18, is the main way to travel between Portland and the central Oregon Coast.
	OR 219 goes north and south. It connects to St. Paul and Woodburn to the south. To the north, it connects to Scholls and Hillsboro.
	OR 240 goes east and west. It connects to OR 47 in the town of Yamhill.

Airports Near Newberg

Chehalem Airpark
Sportsman Airpark

Rail Service in Newberg

A Russell traction engine used by Pacific Brick Face Co. in Newberg in 1907

Newberg has freight train service from the Portland & Western Railroad. This railroad was built in the 1870s and was once part of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Newberg has not had regular passenger train service since the 1930s. However, there have been talks about bringing commuter train service back to the Portland area.