Demographics & People — Newell, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 924 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 36.1 |
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| Total Households | 349 |
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| Family Households | 182 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1119 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 822 |
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| Black or African American | 26 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 444 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 191 |
| Irish | 134 |
| Czech | 108 |
| Danish | 89 |
| Other groups | 67 |
| English | 64 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 29 |
| Norwegian | 27 |
Language
| English Only | 833 |
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| Spanish | 8 |
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| Population 5+ | 859 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 28 |
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| Population 18+ | 583 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newell, Iowa.
