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Newell

California · 472 residents · 2.401 sq mi
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Newell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,620. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
−4%since 2023
from 491 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 204 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
+12%since 2023
from 28.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
252353455556657201020202024Newell
2024472
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,620
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,446 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,564
+14%since 2023
from $18,108 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+3%since 2023
from 0.365 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.8%(279)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(301)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(207)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(291)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
−6%since 2023
from 41.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
Female
45.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
Foreign born
12.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newell, California?

Newell, California has about 472 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newell, California?

The typical household in Newell, California earns about $36,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Newell, California?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newell, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newell, California?

About 9.7% of people in Newell, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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