NEIGHBORHOOD
Newell
North Carolina · Charlotte · 9,476 residents · 3.757 sq mi
The short version
Newell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,123. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $305,766. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Newell; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,476
Population density
2,522 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,123
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,516
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.4%
Public administration14.2%
Wholesale trade10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Information8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
Retail trade7.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$305,766
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,830
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(2,056)
Black49.7%(4,705)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(1,941)
Asian4.7%(445)
Other3.5%(329)
Diversity Score82.6%(7,830)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(2,056)
Black49.7%(4,705)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(1,941)
Asian4.7%(445)
Other3.5%(329)
Diversity Score82.6%(7,830)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
19.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 9,904
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Pop 9,951
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Income$87,190same
Home value$415,106+36%
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NEWELL VS
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Income$87,027same
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NEWELL VS
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina?
Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina has about 9,476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina?
The typical household in Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina earns about $87,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina expensive?
In Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $305,766, and the typical rent is about $1,830 a month.
How educated are people in Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina?
About 12.7% of people in Newell, Charlotte, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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CharlotteDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024