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Newellton

Louisiana · 886 residents · 0.759 sq mi
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Newellton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,766. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 596 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,300. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
886
−40%since 2000
from 1,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,167 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 1,953 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+15%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8171K1K1K2K1990201020202024Newellton
2024997
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,766
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,457 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,835
+80%since 2000
from $9,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $270 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+56%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(198)
Black72.8%(645)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.1%(418)
Diversity Score
47
−21%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−47.3 ptssince 2013
from 60.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newellton, Louisiana?

Newellton, Louisiana has about 886 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newellton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Newellton, Louisiana earns about $25,766 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Newellton, Louisiana?

About 15.3% 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 37.8% 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 690 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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