Newellton
Town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Newellton is a town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, with 886 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Joseph, 10.5 miles S.
- 886residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 1,167 / sq mipopulation density
- 71357ZIP code
About Newellton
Newellton is a town in northern Tensas Parish in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 886 in the 2020 census, a decline of 596 persons, or 40 percent, from the 2000 tabulation of 1,482.
Newellton is west of the Mississippi River on Lake St. Joseph, an ox-bow lake. Further south toward St. Joseph, the parish seat of government, is another ox-bow lake, Lake Bruin, a part of which is the popular Lake Bruin State Park.
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Living in Newellton
- Median household income
- $25,190
- Median home value
- $52,800
- Median rent
- $542/mo
- Median age
- 45.5
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Newellton had 886 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 886 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,167 per sq mi (451 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newellton at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tensas Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 886 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0726° N, 91.2393° W |
| ZIP code | 71357 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2253930 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newellton
- St. Joseph10.5 mi S
- Alcorn State University, MS14.6 mi SE
- Port Gibson, MS17.0 mi SE
- Waterproof20.3 mi SW
- Mound21.9 mi NE
- Richmond22.1 mi N
- Tallulah23.3 mi N
- Delta23.9 mi NE
- Pattison, MS24.3 mi SE
- Gilbert24.5 mi W
- Hermanville, MS24.7 mi E
- Wisner25.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Newellton
What county is Newellton in?
Newellton is in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Newellton, LA?
886 people lived in Newellton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newellton, LA?
The ZIP code of Newellton is 71357.
What is the elevation of Newellton?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newellton?
St. Joseph (10.5 mi), Alcorn State University (14.6 mi), Port Gibson (17.0 mi), Waterproof (20.3 mi), Mound (21.9 mi).
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