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Newark, WV
Census-designated place in Wirt County, West Virginia.
Population
495
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
526
ZIP codes
0
Newark and its ZIP codes
Newark at a glance
- Newark is about 7.1 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wirt County. PPP loans are for Newark.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,792
697 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.1M
FY 2026, $8,304 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Newark, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
262
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newark, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Newark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElizabethTown | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| KanawhaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| MineralwellsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| ParkersburgCity | 13 mi | 11.8 |
| CairoTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| LubeckCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| North HillsTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| BlennerhassettCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5 |
| Belpre, OHCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| ReedyTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ViennaCity | 16 mi | 4 |
| WashingtonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| Reno, OHCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| BoazCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| BelmontCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newark, WV in?
- Newark is in Wirt County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Newark, WV?
- About 495 people live in Newark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newark?
- Nearby places include Elizabeth (4.3 mi), Kanawha (6.6 mi), Mineralwells (7.8 mi), Parkersburg (13 mi), Cairo (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023