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Newell

South Dakota · 570 residents (2025 est.) · 1.012 sq mi
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Newell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,792. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 268 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $141,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
378
−41%since 2000
from 646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−4%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:570 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3194976758521K1990201020202024Newell
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,792
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,535
+161%since 2000
from $12,854 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+45.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+15%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,300
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+23%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(629)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other16.4%(62)
Diversity Score36.5%(138)
Diversity Score
36
+9103%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 80.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newell, South Dakota?

Newell, South Dakota has about 378 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newell, South Dakota?

The typical household in Newell, South Dakota earns about $84,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newell, South Dakota expensive?

In Newell, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $141,300, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, South Dakota?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Newell, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newell, South Dakota?

About 6.6% of people in Newell, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newell, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Newell, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 290 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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