Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Newell, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

582

Median Agei

47.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.9%564

Two or More

3.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%20

High School Diploma

35.1%139

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%17

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%57

Associate's Degree

18.4%73

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%32

Master's Degree

4.3%17

Doctorate

0.8%3

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,300

Median Renti

$980

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78%191

Renter-Occupied

22%54

Total Units

263

Homeownership

78%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.1%25

$50K–$100K

19.9%38

$100K–$150K

37.7%72

$150K–$200K

8.9%17

$200K–$300K

5.2%10

$300K–$500K

12%23

$500K–$1M

3.1%6

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%3

2000–2009

1.9%5

1990–1999

6.5%17

1980–1989

4.9%13

1970–1979

5.7%15

1960–1969

4.9%13

1950–1959

13.3%35

1940–1949

15.2%40

1939 or earlier

46.4%122

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.3%204

Fuel Oil

7.3%18

Electricity

6.9%17

Coal

1.2%3

Wood

1.2%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,750

Mean Household Incomei

$69,329

Per Capita Incomei

$30,174

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

295

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

35(7.4% of civilian adults)