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Newell

West Virginia · 1,825 residents · 0.818 sq mi
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Newell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,676. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,300. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% 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

1,825
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,231 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 1,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8201K1K2K2K1990201020202024Newell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,676
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,343 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,522
−23%vs 2000
vs $12,426 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.6%
+11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413 in 2000
US average: $450
75.4%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
24.6% rent
1.7
+21%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,579)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(18)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,825)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(32)
2
+60%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 17.0 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, West Virginia?

Newell, West Virginia has about 1,825 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newell, West Virginia?

The typical household in Newell, West Virginia earns about $18,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newell, West Virginia expensive?

In Newell, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, West Virginia?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Newell, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newell, West Virginia?

About 25.6% of people in Newell, West Virginia 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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