New Cumberland, WV Demographics

A map of New Cumberland's Population by Race

New Cumberland, West Virginia has an estimated population of 943, a decrease from the 1,020 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Cumberland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Cumberland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Cumberland, that probability was 14.6% in 2020 and 19.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Cumberland is ranked the 158th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New Cumberland was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Cumberland's White Population

843 residents of New Cumberland, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Cumberland is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. New Cumberland ranks 263rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cumberland's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of New Cumberland's population has decreased from 92.3% to 89.4%.

New Cumberland is more White than neighboring Empire (88.4% White), and Wellsville (86.5% White). New Cumberland is less White than neighboring Stratton (96.3% White), Toronto (92.7% White), and Pottery Addition (100% White).

New Cumberland's Black Population

0 residents of New Cumberland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Cumberland is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. New Cumberland ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cumberland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of New Cumberland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

New Cumberland is less Black than neighboring Empire (6.2% Black), Stratton (2.9% Black), Toronto (1.8% Black), and Wellsville (10.6% Black).

New Cumberland's Asian Population

0 residents of New Cumberland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Cumberland is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. New Cumberland ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cumberland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of New Cumberland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

New Cumberland is less Asian than neighboring Toronto (0.7% Asian).

New Cumberland's Hispanic Population

58 residents of New Cumberland, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Cumberland is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. New Cumberland ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cumberland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 152.2%. Hispanic residents' share of New Cumberland's population has increased from 2.3% to 6.2%.

New Cumberland is more Hispanic than neighboring Empire (1.2% Hispanic), Stratton (0% Hispanic), Toronto (1% Hispanic), Pottery Addition (0% Hispanic), and Wellsville (0.3% Hispanic).

New Cumberland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of New Cumberland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Cumberland is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. New Cumberland ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cumberland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Cumberland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

New Cumberland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Empire (1.7% Native American/Other).

New Cumberland's Multiracial Population

42 residents of New Cumberland, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Cumberland is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. New Cumberland ranks 135th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Cumberland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of New Cumberland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

New Cumberland is more Multiracial than neighboring Empire (2.5% Multiracial), Stratton (0.8% Multiracial), Toronto (3.8% Multiracial), Pottery Addition (0% Multiracial), and Wellsville (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.