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Newellton, LA


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNewellton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewellton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Newellton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Newellton, LA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population36
Male Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone67
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