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Newville

Alabama · 544 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 $30,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−2%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.5
+21%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3544625716807881990201020202024Newville
2024515
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(33)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(35)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(27)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.6%(63)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.8%(48)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(68)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(86)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.1%(71)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(31)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,714
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,425
+25%since 2000
from $13,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(292)
Black44.3%(245)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48%(261)
Black38.8%(211)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(30)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other5.4%(29)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(6)
Ancestry
American24.6%(101)
English7.8%(32)
Irish5.8%(24)
Italian2.2%(9)
German0.7%(3)
Ukrainian0.7%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.2%(41)
Married51.4%(91)
Widowed3.4%(6)
Divorced22%(39)
Women 15+
Never married25.1%(70)
Married36.9%(103)
Widowed14.7%(41)
Divorced23.3%(65)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newville, Alabama?

Newville, Alabama has about 544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newville, Alabama?

The typical household in Newville, Alabama earns about $30,714 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 $73,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Newville, Alabama?

About 18.0% 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 30.7% 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 16 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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