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Newell, Iowa

Coordinates:42°36′22″N95°0′8″W/ 42.60611°N 95.00222°W/42.60611; -95.00222
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Newell, Iowa
Allee Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Location of Newell, Iowa
Location of Newell, Iowa
Coordinates:42°36′22″N95°0′8″W/ 42.60611°N 95.00222°W/42.60611; -95.00222
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyBuena Vista
Government
• MayorJustin Melohn
Area
• Total1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2)
• Land1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2)
• Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,263 ft (385 m)
Population
• Total906
• Density717.34/sq mi (277.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6(Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)UTC-5(CDT)
ZIP code
50568
Area code712
FIPS code19-55965
GNISfeature ID0459505
Websitewww.newelliowa.com

Newellis a city inBuena Vista County,Iowa,United States. The population was 906 according to the2020 census.[2]

History

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Newell was established in 1870 as a station for theDubuque and Sioux City Railroad,and was named after John Newell, then Vice President of theDubuque and Sioux City Railroad.Newell was incorporated in 1876.[3]

Geography

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According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

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Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880348
1890540+55.2%
1900762+41.1%
1910728−4.5%
1920809+11.1%
1930812+0.4%
1940854+5.2%
1950884+3.5%
1960893+1.0%
1970877−1.8%
1980913+4.1%
19901,089+19.3%
2000887−18.5%
2010876−1.2%
2020906+3.4%
Source:"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 29,2020.andIowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[5][2]

2010 census

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As of thecensus[6]of 2010, there were 876 people, 356 households, and 225 families living in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 689.8 inhabitants per square mile (266.3/km2). There were 377 housing units at an average density of 296.9 per square mile (114.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5%White,0.3%African American,0.1%Native American,0.3%Asian,2.6% fromother races,and 1.0% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 356 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% weremarried couplesliving together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

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As of thecensus[7]of 2000, there were 887 people, 361 households, and 237 families living in the city. The population density was 706.9 inhabitants per square mile (272.9/km2). There were 381 housing units at an average density of 303.6 per square mile (117.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.29%White,0.11%African American,0.23%Native American,0.11%Asian,1.92% fromother races,and 0.34% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 3.16% of the population.

There were 361 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

24.6% were under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,204, and the median income for a family was $33,594. Males had a median income of $29,886 versus $19,286 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $13,554. About 9.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Newell is served by theNewell-Fonda Community School District,[8]which operatesNewell-Fonda High Schoolin Newell.

Notable person

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  • George L. Dobson(1861-1919). Iowa Secretary of State, lived in Newell; he served as mayor of Newell.[9]

References

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  1. ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 16,2022.
  2. ^ab"2020 Census State Redistricting Data".census.gov.United states Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 12,2021.
  3. ^Savage, Tom (2007).A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names.University of Iowa Press.ISBN9781587297595.
  4. ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon January 25, 2012.RetrievedMay 11,2012.
  5. ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
  6. ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMay 11,2012.
  7. ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
  8. ^"Newell-Fonda."Iowa Department of Education.Retrieved on July 25, 2018.
  9. ^'Death of Geo. L. Dobson Recalls History,'The Newell Mirror,February 27, 1919, pg. 1
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