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Newell

South Dakota · 603 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 $31,908. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,000. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

603
−7%since 2000
from 646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
596 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
48.2
+20%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3194976758521K1990201020202024Newell
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,908
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,533
+44%since 2000
from $12,854 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
18.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$77,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$427
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
33.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
28.5% rent
21.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
37.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
55.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+79%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(556)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.8%(17)
Diversity Score10.8%(65)
11
+2620%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
6.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
17.5%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
52.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
18.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newell, South Dakota?

Newell, South Dakota has about 603 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newell, South Dakota earns about $31,908 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 $77,000, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, South Dakota?

About 16.9% 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 18.6% 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 65 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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