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Newell

Iowa · 814 residents (2025 est.) · 1.263 sq mi
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Newell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
944
+6%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
747 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−15%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:814 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7688971K1K1K1990201020202024Newell
2024944
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,204 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,121
+115%since 2000
from $13,554 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−4%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(852)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(790)
Black3.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(31)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other9.1%(86)
Diversity Score36.1%(341)
Diversity Score
36
+339%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newell, Iowa?

Newell, Iowa has about 944 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newell, Iowa?

The typical household in Newell, Iowa earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newell, Iowa expensive?

In Newell, Iowa, the median home is worth about $122,600, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, Iowa?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newell, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newell, Iowa?

About 2.0% of people in Newell, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newell, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Newell, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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