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Newell

West Virginia · 1,376 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 $27,188. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,376
−14%since 2000
from 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,682 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8201K1K2K2K1990201020202024Newell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,343 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,244
+31%since 2000
from $12,426 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+64%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,330)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(82)
Diversity Score
6
+441%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−28%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.9%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newell, West Virginia?

Newell, West Virginia has about 1,376 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newell, West Virginia earns about $27,188 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, West Virginia?

About 3.8% 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 10.9% of people in Newell, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newell, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newell, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 449 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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