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Newell

West Virginia · 1,203 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 $19,924. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 399 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 56.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,203
−25%since 2000
from 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,471 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8201K1K2K2K1990201020202024Newell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,924
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,343 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,969
+37%since 2000
from $12,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.0%
+42.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,100
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,112)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(35)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.3%(40)
Diversity Score16.8%(202)
Diversity Score
17
+1429%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
−56.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newell, West Virginia?

Newell, West Virginia has about 1,203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newell, West Virginia earns about $19,924 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 $42,100, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Newell, West Virginia?

About 4.7% 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 56.0% 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 622 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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