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.

Demographics

The racial composition of New River includes 65.25% Black or African American, 27.32% White, 7.43% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	246	65.25%
White	103	27.32%
Asian	28	7.43%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%
Two or more races	0	0%

New River Marital Status

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