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Newell

Iowa · 887 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Newell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,204. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 204 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $47,500. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

887
−19%since 1990
from 1,091 in 1990
1990 – 2025
702 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 864 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
−5%since 1990
from 44.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7688971K1K1K1990201020202024Newell
2024944
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,204
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,014 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,554
+26%since 1990
from $10,736 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$379
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
18.3% rent
1.5
+10%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,089)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(852)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8.2%(73)
8
+1700%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−41%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newell, Iowa?

Newell, Iowa has about 887 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newell, Iowa?

The typical household in Newell, Iowa earns about $31,204 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 $47,500, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, Iowa?

About 14.7% 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 8.7% 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 204 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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