Newburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Location of Newburg in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Cumberland | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) | |
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| • Total | 364 | |
| • Density | 1,967.57/sq mi (761.31/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
17240
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-53344 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215151 | |
Newburg is a small town, also called a borough, located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 364 people lived there. It is part of the larger Harrisburg–Carlisle area.
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Where is Newburg Located?
Newburg is found in the western part of Cumberland County. It is surrounded by Hopewell Township.
Roads and Travel
Several roads help people get around Newburg and to other towns:
- Pennsylvania Route 641 goes through the borough. It leads east about 9 miles (14 km) to Newville. It goes west about 6 miles (10 km) to Roxbury.
- Pennsylvania Route 696 crosses PA 641 on the west side of town. It goes south about 6 miles (10 km) to Shippensburg.
- To the northwest, you can reach Exit 201 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76). This is about 4 miles (6 km) away, using PA 696 and then Pennsylvania Route 997.
Size of Newburg
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Newburg is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Newburg
Newburg has seen its population change over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 392 | — | |
| 1880 | 433 | 10.5% | |
| 1890 | 376 | −13.2% | |
| 1900 | 340 | −9.6% | |
| 1910 | 264 | −22.4% | |
| 1920 | 180 | −31.8% | |
| 1930 | 222 | 23.3% | |
| 1940 | 278 | 25.2% | |
| 1950 | 289 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 283 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 320 | 13.1% | |
| 1980 | 303 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 312 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 372 | 19.2% | |
| 2010 | 336 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 364 | 8.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 372 people living in Newburg. These people made up 142 households and 112 families. Most of the people living there (about 97%) were White.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Newburg (about 40.8%) had children under 18 living with them in 2000. Most households (70.4%) were married couples living together.
The people in Newburg were spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.5% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Newburg was 37 years old.
Income in Newburg
In 2000, the average income for a household in Newburg was $38,000 per year. For families, the average income was $44,250 per year. A small number of families (4.9%) and people (5.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 4.5% of those under 18 and 12.9% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Newburg (condado de Cumberland, Pensilvania) para niños
