New River is a CDP located in Pulaski County Virginia. New River has a 2024 population of 411. New River is currently growing at a rate of 3.01% annually and its population has increased by 11.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 370 in 2020.
The average household income in New River is $77,400 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in New River is 52.9 years: 52.4 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 51.42% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 48.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 203 | 1.91 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Married | 111 | 2.66 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 92 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.66
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
91.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 3.68% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 1.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 26.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 46.74% |
| High School Graduate | 59 | 16.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 17 | 4.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 188 | 175 | 92 |
| White | 165 | 165 | 165 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,118 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,106 | $0 | $36,603 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$37,106
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$36,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of New River residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,337 | $110,514 |
| Households | - | $77,400 |
| Married Families | $111,337 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 24 | 12.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
86.6%
Labor Force Participation
82.9%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.72%
Born in New River
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of New River residents were born in the United States, with 83.72% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 411 | 12 | 3.01% |
| 2023 | 399 | 12 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 387 | -25 | -6.07% |
| 2021 | 412 | 42 | 11.35% |
| 2020 | 370 | -334 | -47.44% |
| 2019 | 704 | 308 | 77.78% |
| 2018 | 396 | 32 | 8.79% |
| 2017 | 364 | -25 | -6.43% |
| 2016 | 389 | -108 | -21.73% |
| 2015 | 497 | 246 | 98.01% |
| 2014 | 251 | 5 | 2.03% |
| 2013 | 246 | -9 | -3.53% |
| 2012 | 255 | -15 | -5.56% |
| 2011 | 270 | 26 | 10.66% |
| 2010 | 244 | 0 | 0% |