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Newell (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Newell, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,581.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.43% (-17)
Growth Since 2020-8.24% (-105)
Rank in State126th
Rank in Country14022th

The population of Newell, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 1,169. This is a decrease of -1.43% (-17 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Newell by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Newell by Age

Newell Population Pyramid 2022
Newell Median Age
49.5
Total
32.5
Male
52.6
Female
Newell Sex Ratio
46%
586
Male
54%
688
Female
Newell Age Dependency Ratio
23.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
35
Child Dependency Ratio
Newell Adults
992
Adults
(186 of whom are seniors) in Newell.

Population of Newell by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Newell

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 56.04%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 49.66%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 61.48%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Newell

While the overall poverty rate of Newell is 56.04%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (61.48%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (49.66%).

Poverty Rate of Newell by Employment Status and Sex

26.53%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
27.52%
Male Employed
42.47%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Newell by Education

81.66%
Less Than 9th Grade
44.88%
High School
25%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Newell

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Newell

The most common language spoken in Newell is English, with 98.95% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.05% of people speak Asian and Pacific Island Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Newell by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Newell, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Newell by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree101.04%
Bachelors Degree353.65%
Associates Degree515.32%
Some College24125.16%
High School Graduate28329.54%
9th to 12th Grade25927.04%
Less Than 9th Grade798.25%

Earnings Statistics of Newell by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$23,083

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$25,000

Average Female