Newburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Newburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
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Northbound PA 36 in Newburg
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Location of Newburg in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
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Location of Clearfield County in Pennsylvania
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 Newburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clearfield |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,320 ft (400 m) |
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 44.47/sq mi (17.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15753
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-53336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215106 |
Newburg, also known as La Jose, is a small town called a borough in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 82 people lived there.
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Where is Newburg Located?
Newburg is found in the southwestern part of Clearfield County. It sits next to Chest Creek, a small river that flows into the West Branch Susquehanna River.
The town of New Washington is right next to Newburg on its southwest side. A main road, Pennsylvania Route 36, goes through Newburg. This road leads northwest about 3.7 miles (6.0 km) to Mahaffey and south about 7 miles (11 km) to Westover.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Newburg covers a total area of about 1.85 square miles (4.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.84 square miles (4.78 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Newburg's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 184 | — | |
| 1890 | 354 | 92.4% | |
| 1900 | 314 | −11.3% | |
| 1910 | 274 | −12.7% | |
| 1920 | 241 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 178 | −26.1% | |
| 1940 | 183 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 182 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 150 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 151 | 0.7% | |
| 1980 | 132 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 117 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 81 | −30.8% | |
| 2010 | 92 | 13.6% | |
| 2020 | 82 | −10.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 78 | −15.2% | |
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The population of Newburg has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, there were 184 people. The population grew to 354 by 1890, but then slowly decreased over many decades. By 2000, only 81 people lived there. The population went up a little to 92 in 2010, and then slightly down to 82 in 2020.
Who Lives in Newburg?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 81 people living in Newburg, making up 35 households and 21 families. Most people (about 92.59%) were White. A small number were African American (2.47%), and some were from two or more racial backgrounds (4.94%). About 2.47% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the population was spread out. About 18.5% were under 18 years old. The largest group, 33.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 21% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Newburg was 39 years.
Famous Person from Newburg
Newburg (also known as La Jose) is the birthplace of A. W. Tozer. He was a well-known pastor and author.
See also
In Spanish: Newburg (condado de Clearfield, Pensilvania) para niños
