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Newville

Alabama · 539 residents · 4.018 sq mi
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Newville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,800. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
539
−3%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3544625716807881990201020202024Newville
2024515
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,264
−19%since 2000
from $13,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information21%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+85%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(292)
Black44.3%(245)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(359)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(270)
Black40.1%(216)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.1%(383)
Diversity Score
71
+10%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newville, Alabama?

Newville, Alabama has about 539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newville, Alabama?

The typical household in Newville, Alabama earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newville, Alabama expensive?

In Newville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $104,800, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Newville, Alabama?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newville, Alabama?

About 29.2% of people in Newville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Newville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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