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Newell

Iowa · 906 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Newell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
906
+2%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−13%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7688971K1K1K1990201020202024Newell
2024944
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,589
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,447
+103%since 2000
from $13,554 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(763)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(77)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.2%(20)
Diversity Score26.3%(238)
Diversity Score
26
+220%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newell, Iowa?

Newell, Iowa has about 906 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newell, Iowa?

The typical household in Newell, Iowa earns about $52,589 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, Iowa?

About 17.1% 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 10.0% 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 185 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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