The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Newellton has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Newellton a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.
In terms of college education, Newellton ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 3.83% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Newellton in 2022 was $16,546, which is low income relative to Louisiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $66,184 for a family of four. Newellton also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 43.12% of its population below the federal poverty line.
Newellton is a somewhat 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, Scots-Irish, French, German, and Scandinavian.
The most common language spoken in Newellton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Arabic and French Creole.
