Living in Newellton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newellton · Census data 2020–2024
Newellton has 997 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $25,190 (59% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $52,800, the median rent is $542/month.
Newellton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newellton at a glance
- Population
- 997
- Median age
- 45.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $25,190State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $52,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $542/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Newellton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 46.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Newellton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newellton the median home value is $52,800, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $754 a month in housing costs.
Newellton median household income
The median household income in Newellton is $25,190 and the income per person is $14,572. 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Newellton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 600
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 23%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.16
Newellton demographics
- Population
- 997
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 462
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newellton ›
Education in Newellton
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Newellton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newellton
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 56.3%
Newellton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newellton | 997 | $25,190 | $52,800 | $542 |
| St. Joseph | 603 | $38,393 | $59,100 | $733 |
| Port Gibson | 1,261 | $42,656 | $113,500 | $497 |
| Waterproof | 576 | $21,786 | $47,300 | $469 |
| Richmond | 447 | $45,500 | $161,400 | $817 |
| Tallulah | 5,969 | $33,419 | $79,300 | $650 |
| Gilbert | 294 | $49,821 | $96,300 | $534 |
| Wisner | 965 | $41,705 | $103,300 | $751 |
| Fayette | 1,691 | $28,567 | $95,000 | $425 |
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What is the median household income in Newellton, LA?
The median household income in Newellton is $25,190, 59% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Newellton?
The median home value in Newellton is $52,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Newellton?
The median gross rent in Newellton is $542 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Newellton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 46.9%.
What is the median age in Newellton?
The median age in Newellton is 45.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Newellton?
The average commute to work in Newellton is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newellton?
The unemployment rate in Newellton is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newellton?
5.7% of adults in Newellton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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