Demographics & People — Newark, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 424 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
| Median Age | 44.3 |
| Total Households | 154 |
| Family Households | 106 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 424 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| American | 151 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 109 |
| German | 40 |
| Other groups | 27 |
| Irish | 21 |
| English | 15 |
| European | 13 |
| Dutch | 3 |
Language
| English Only | 381 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 381 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 28 |
| Population 18+ | 251 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newark, West Virginia.