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Newell

South Dakota · 668 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Newell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $26,900. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

668
+3%vs 2000
vs 646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
660 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3194976758521K1990201020202024Newell
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,406
−19%vs 2000
vs $12,854 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.3%
+12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$220
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
67.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
32.4% rent
1.7
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score5.2%(34)
5
+1201%vs 2000
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.1%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newell, South Dakota?

Newell, South Dakota has about 668 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Newell, South Dakota earns about $16,250 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 $26,900, and the typical rent is about $220 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, South Dakota?

About 15.0% 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 26.3% of people in Newell, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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