Newellton, LA

Newellton, Louisiana

Newellton, Louisiana, in Tensas county, is 59 miles SE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 162 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town contains a population of approximately 1,482.

The People and Families of Newellton

In Newellton, about 37% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Newellton.

Approximately 66% of Newellton is non-white. Newellton offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newellton had a median family income of $21,029.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Newellton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Newellton Housing

Newellton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Louisiana.

Commuting

In Newellton, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Newellton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Newellton, LA

Comparing Newellton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone

Newellton Almanac

Newellton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Newellton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Newellton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Newellton High Schools (2004)

NEWELLTON HIGH SCHOOL
400 VERONA STREET
318-467-5109
A Title I school.
Serves 384 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Newellton Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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