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Newellton

Louisiana · 799 residents (2025 est.) · 0.759 sq mi
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Newellton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,190. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 485 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
997
−33%since 2000
from 1,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,314 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 1,953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+29%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:799 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8171K1K1K2K1990201020202024Newellton
2024997
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,190
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,457 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,572
+56%since 2000
from $9,365 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−10%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(503)
Black63.6%(943)
Hispanic / Latino2%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(880)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(178)
Black78.2%(780)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(39)
Diversity Score44.3%(442)
Diversity Score
44
−25%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.3%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 60.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 35.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newellton, Louisiana?

Newellton, Louisiana has about 997 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newellton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Newellton, Louisiana earns about $25,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newellton, Louisiana expensive?

In Newellton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Newellton, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newellton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newellton, Louisiana?

About 46.9% of people in Newellton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newellton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Newellton, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 579 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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