Newellton is a tiny town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 828 people and two associated neighborhoods, Newellton is the 249th largest community in Louisiana.Newellton is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 91.55% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Newellton is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Newellton who work in sales jobs (26.76%), law enforcement and fire fighting (14.44%), and healthcare suport services (12.32%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Newellton is worth considering.In terms of college education, Newellton ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 5.66% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Newellton in 2022 was $14,572, which is low income relative to Louisiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $58,288 for a family of four. Newellton also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 46.94% of its population below the federal poverty line.Newellton is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Newellton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Newellton residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Newellton include English, French, Scots-Irish, German, and Scandinavian. The most common language spoken in Newellton is English. Other important languages spoken here include French Creole and African languages.
