New Cumberland is a city located in Hancock County West Virginia. New Cumberland has a 2024 population of 972. New Cumberland is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,019 in 2020.
The average household income in New Cumberland is $52,556 with a poverty rate of 30.09%. The median age in New Cumberland is 44.2 years: 50.4 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Cumberland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 999 | 89.12% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 10.79% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 510 | 2.2 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 200 | 1.07 | 40 | 60 |
| Married | 178 | 2.79 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 73 | 3.32 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Male | 59 | 2.86 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 14.16% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 0.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 5.18% |
| High School Graduate | 337 | 42.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 4.42% |
| Some College | 186 | 23.51% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 734 | 623 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,857 | $56,750 | $19,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $22,679 |
| Overall | $31,406 | $48,750 | $21,607 |
| Some College | $35,938 | $54,306 | $27,955 |
$31,406
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$21,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of New Cumberland residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 976 | 246 | 25.2% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 81 | 92.05% |
| Multiple | 121 | 76 | 62.81% |
30.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.43%
Male Poverty Rate
30.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Cumberland is Hispanic, with 92.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Cumberland is White, with 25.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.82% |
| High School | 22.55% |
| Some College | 13.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.57% |
| Female Employed | 11.24% |
| Male Employed | 6.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,250 | $60,906 |
| Households | $40,000 | $52,556 |
| Married Families | $66,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,438 | $34,632 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
123
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 12.3% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 46.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.1%
Employment Rate
9%
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
51.47%
Born in New Cumberland
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
98.48% of New Cumberland residents were born in the United States, with 51.47% having been born in West Virginia. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 914 | -11 | -1.19% |
| 2028 | 925 | -12 | -1.28% |
| 2027 | 937 | -12 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 949 | -11 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 960 | -12 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 972 | -12 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 984 | -4 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 988 | -14 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 1,002 | -17 | -1.67% |
| 2020 | 1,019 | 14 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 1,005 | -11 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 1,016 | -12 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 1,028 | -11 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 1,039 | -15 | -1.42% |
| 2015 | 1,054 | -12 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 1,066 | -6 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 1,072 | -4 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 1,076 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 1,084 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 1,087 | 0 | 0% |