New Paris, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2022: 191 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.7%
 
Males: 89  (46.8%)
Females: 102  (53.2%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years

Zip codes: 15554.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,064 (it was $34,792 in 2000)
New Paris:

$62,064
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,354 (it was $13,279 in 2000)

New Paris borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $110,594 (it was $69,500 in 2000)
New Paris:

$110,594
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $103,852; detached houses: $103,570

Median gross rent in 2022: $782.

March 2022 cost of living index in New Paris: 90.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.5%
(9.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 54.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in New Paris, PA (2022)
    • 18786.6%White alone
    • 198.8%Two or more races
    • 115.1%Hispanic

Races in New Paris detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Pennsylvania and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in New Paris, Pennsylvania as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in New Paris is 36 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (73.3%), Irish (6.7%), American (3.3%), English (1.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 09/1877

Elevation: 1258 feet

Land area: 0.05 square miles.

Population density: 3,711 people per square mile   (average).

New Paris, Pennsylvania map

5 residents are foreign born (1.8% Latin America).

This borough:

2.3%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $778 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,251 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (74.0 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (185.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Schellsburg borough, PA (2.0 miles ),
Manns Choice borough, PA (2.8 miles ),
St. Clairsville, PA (2.8 miles),
Central City borough, PA (2.9 miles ),
Cairnbrook, PA (3.0 miles ),
Bedford borough, PA (3.1 miles ),
New Baltimore, PA (3.3 miles),
Indian Lake borough, PA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.11 N, Longitude: 78.64 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 814

Distribution of median household income in New Paris, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in New Paris, PA in 2022
New Paris satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Most common industries in New Paris, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Construction (9.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.5%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (7.3%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (12.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.0%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (16.7%)
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (14.3%)
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.8%)
  • Machinery (4.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.8%)
Most common occupations in New Paris, PA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Construction laborers (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.5%)
  • Construction laborers (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.8%)

Average climate in New Paris, Pennsylvania

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

New Paris, Pennsylvania average temperatures New Paris, Pennsylvania average precipitation New Paris, Pennsylvania humidity New Paris, Pennsylvania wind speed New Paris, Pennsylvania snowfall New Paris, Pennsylvania sunshine New Paris, Pennsylvania clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 78.2. This is about average.

City:

78.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.260. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.260
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.60. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.60
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 14.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0476. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0476
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

New Paris-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the New Paris borough center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the borough center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

New Paris-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 59% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 156.7 miles away from New Paris center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 132.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 167.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 138.6 miles away from New Paris center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 153.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 164.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bedford County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Tropical Storms: 3, Tropical Depressions: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
New Paris topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near New Paris:

  • DONAHOE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BEDFORD, PA)
  • PENNKNOLL VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; EVERETT, PA)
  • US RENAL CARE BEDFORD (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; EVERETT, PA)
  • UPMC BEDFORD MEMORIAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; EVERETT, PA)
  • WINDBER HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; WINDBER, PA)
  • WINDBER HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; WINDBER, PA)
  • CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; WINDBER, PA)

Operable nuclear power plant near New Paris:

  • 20 miles: Three Mile Island 1 in Londonderry Twp., PA.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Paris:

  • University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (about 15 miles; Johnstown, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,815)
  • Saint Francis University (about 28 miles; Loretto, PA; FT enrollment: 2,636)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 32 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (about 33 miles; Altoona, PA; FT enrollment: 3,656)
  • Frostburg State University (about 36 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Wyo Tech-Blairsville (about 39 miles; Blairsville, PA; FT enrollment: 2,602)
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (about 45 miles; Indiana, PA; FT enrollment: 14,471)

Public high school in New Paris:

Public elementary/middle school in New Paris:

Private elementary/middle school in New Paris:

  • NOAHS ARK KINDERGARTEN (Students: 35, Location: 748 QUAKER VALLEY RD, Grades: PK-1)
See full list of schools located in New Paris

Points of interest:

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Bedford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in New Paris and their reported violations in the past:

RIDGE MARKET (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This borough:

2.5 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

72.6%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in New Paris:

Marital status in New Paris, PA
  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 50.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 19.2%

For population 25 years and over in New Paris:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for New Paris, PA (based on Bedford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,65475
Mainline Protestant9,64069
Catholic1,7803
Other2403
Orthodox301
Black Protestant241
None27,394-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Here:

5.04 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Bedford County:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
Pennsylvania:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Bedford County:

25.2%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bedford County:

9.1%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.3%
State:

50.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
New Paris:

37.2%
Pennsylvania:

47.1%

Average BMI:
New Paris:

28.0
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
New Paris:

18.2%
State:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
New Paris:

7.5%
Pennsylvania:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
New Paris:

6.7
Pennsylvania:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

24.2%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

53.9%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
New Paris:

73.5%
State:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of New Paris, PA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$8,639
Totals for Government 0$0 8$8,639

New Paris government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($120.42)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($20.94)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($20.94)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($15.71)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($5.24)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,000 ($52.36)

New Paris government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($31.41)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $6,000 ($31.41)
    Property: $4,000 ($20.94)

Strongest AM radio stations in New Paris:

  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WHJB (1600 AM; 5 kW; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: JOHN H. CESSNA)
  • WBFD (1310 AM; 2 kW; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WKMC (1370 AM; 5 kW; ROARING SPRING, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WYSN (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WFBG (1290 AM; 5 kW; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • WCCS (1160 AM; 10 kW; HOMER CITY, PA; Owner: RENDA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Paris:

  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSKE (104.3 FM; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WCCL (101.7 FM; CENTRAL CITY, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBXQ (94.7 FM; CRESSON, PA; Owner: SOUNDS GOOD, INC.)
  • WQEJ (89.7 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WQED MULTIMEDIA)
  • WMAJ-FM (104.9 FM; HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)
  • W294AE (106.7 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJSM-FM (92.7 FM; MARTINSBURG, PA; Owner: MARTINSBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFRJ (88.9 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WKYE (95.5 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WQKK (92.1 FM; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W267AC (101.3 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WLAK (103.5 FM; HUNTINGDON, PA; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WFGY (98.1 FM; ALTOONA, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF PA, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around New Paris:

  • WNPA (Channel 19; JEANNETTE, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PITTSBURGH INC.)
  • WJAC-TV (Channel 6; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: WPXI-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.1mTotal length
  • $4,142,000Total costs
  • 4,277Total average daily traffic
  • 366Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,131Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in New Paris, PA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for New Paris, PA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Rd 2 (Lat: 40.116194 Lon: -78.628917), Call Sign: KGD645, Licensee ID: L00110131,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.4400 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/2015, Expiration Date: 08/01/2025, Registrant: New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company Inc, New Enterprise, PA 16664, Phone: (814) 839-4850

  • HILLSIDE TERRACE MHP, Lat: 40.101778 Lon: -78.547583, Call Sign: WQWU819, Licensee ID: L01502812,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.762 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2015, Expiration Date: 11/24/2025, Certifier: Jack Graudenz, Registrant: Cereniti Datasense Networks, 41 E. Washington St., Ste. 110, Indianapolis, IN 46204, Phone: (877) 237-3648, Fax: (877) 362-6640, Email:

  • Lat: 40.140111 Lon: -78.602528, Call Sign: WQXK603,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.162 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2016, Expiration Date: 03/31/2026, Certifier: David S Hernley, Registrant: Mar Services, 991 Cushon St, Johnstown, PA 15902, Phone: (814) 539-4122, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in New Paris)
Most common first names in New Paris, PA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2473.4 years
John2275.9 years
Harry1678.9 years
George1478.3 years
Mary1476.2 years
Robert1366.3 years
Charles1275.2 years
Joseph1173.1 years
Ruth1083.4 years
James773.0 years
Most common last names in New Paris, PA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller2980.3 years
Weyant1673.1 years
Bowser1174.8 years
Shaffer1181.3 years
Suter1175.0 years
Mock1069.0 years
Cuppett889.5 years
Felix876.9 years
Oldham880.9 years
Berkey874.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in New Paris, PA
  • 87.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.8%Electricity
  • 4.8%Wood
  • 3.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in New Paris, PA
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 43.3%Electricity
  • 6.7%Utility gas


New Paris compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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