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New River

County:
Pulaski County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.393
State:
Virginia

New River is a CDP located in Pulaski County, Virginia. New River has a 2025 population of 423 . New River is currently growing at a rate of 2.92% annually and its population has increased by 14.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 370 in 2020.

The average household income in New River is $60,711 with a poverty rate of 2.65%. The median age in New River is 55.6 years: 52.2 years for males, and 66.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 46.7 males.

423
Total Population
1,076
Density (mi²)
12 2.92%
Growth

New River Population

New River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of New River includes 65.25% Black or African American, 27.32% White, 7.43% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (65.25%)

White (27.32%)

Asian (7.43%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American24665.25%
White10327.32%
Asian287.43%

New River Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

New River's average per capita income is $38,522. Household income levels show a median of $39,196. The poverty rate stands at 2.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Families$115,553$91,899
Married Families$115,553-
Households$39,196$60,711
Non Families--

$38,522

Average Income

$39,196

Median Household Income

2.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)