Newellton, LA

Town in Tensas Parish, LA, US

By Neilsberg Research

Last updated May 1, 2026

Key Indicators

A quick look at key numbers

Population

997

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

45.5

years ∙ half population younger than 45.5, half older

Diversity Index

35.5%

chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

foreign-born population

100%Native

0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Newellton is a town within Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States.

Location

Town in Tensas Parish, LA, US

Co-ordinates

DEC32.072601° N, 91.239269° W

DMS32° 04′ 21.36″ N, 91° 14′ 21.37″ W

Population Density & area

1,314/sq mi (507.1/km²)

Total Area

0.873 sq mi (2.26 km²)

Land Area

0.759 sq mi (1.966 km²) · 87%

Water Area

0.114 sq mi (0.294 km²) · 13%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

39.1% male

Male 39.1%

Female 60.9%

males per 100 females

Newellton 64.3

Tensas Parish 92.6

Louisiana 95.8

Nativity

foreign-born population

100%Native

0% Foreign-born

% Foreign-born

Newellton 0%

Tensas Parish 0.9%

Louisiana 4.9%

Age Distribution

How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

45.5

years ∙ half population younger than 45.5, half older

Newellton

45.5

Tensas Parish

47.5

Louisiana

Dependency ratio

112.6

dependents per 100 working-age adults

Newellton 112.6

Tensas Parish 98.1

Louisiana 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group

Median age

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Age Group
Children (Under 18)	26.4%	21.4%	23.5%
Working age (18-64)	47%	50.5%	59.8%
Senior (65+)	26.6%	28.1%	16.7%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio	112.6	98.1	67.3
Child dependency ratio	56.1	42.4	39.3
Old-age dependency ratio	56.5	55.7	28

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White

17.9%

Black

78.2%

Asian

Hispanic

Other

3.9%

Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

35.5%

chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Newellton 35.5%

Tensas Parish 53.7%

Louisiana 59%

Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity

Percentage of Newellton population

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Hispanic or Latino	0%	1.1%	7.2%
Mexican	0%	1.1%	2.2%
Puerto Rican	0%	0%	0.4%
Cuban	0%	0%	0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino	0%	0%	4.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino	100%	98.9%	92.8%
One race	96.1%	96.3%	89%
White	17.9%	41.3%	55.7%
Black or African American	78.2%	54%	30.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0%	0%	0.4%
Asian	0%	1%	1.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0%	0%	0.1%
Some Other Race	0%	0%	0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial)	3.9%	2.6%	3.8%

Household & Families Composition

Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

47.4% family

Family 47.4%

Non family 52.6%

% family households

Newellton 47.4%

Tensas Parish 52.9%

Louisiana 62.7%

Average household size

2.16

persons per household

Newellton

2.16

Tensas Parish

2.33

Louisiana

2.49

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households

Percentage of Newellton population

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Total households	462	1,578	1,804,780
Average houshold size	2.16	2.33	2.49
Family households	219	835	1,130,826
Average family size	3.31	3.45	3.16
Married couple family	68	515	754,231
Other families	151	320	376,595
Male householder	21	77	96,444
Female householder	130	243	280,151
Non-family households	243	743	673,954
One-person households	217	712	571,003
Male householder	59	288	260,218
Senior (65+) living alone	2	89	79,575
Female householder	158	424	310,785
Senior (65+) living alone	80	274	151,041
Other living arrangements	26	31	102,951

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

600

housing units

Newellton 600

Tensas Parish 2,792

Louisiana 2,108,902

Occupancy status

77% occupied

Occupied 77%

Vacant 23%

vacancy rate

Newellton 23%

Tensas Parish 43.5%

Louisiana 14.4%

Housing Characteristics

How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

75.5%

Single family houses

75.5%

Apartments in multi-unit structures

8.6%

Mobile homes

15.8%

Boat, RV, van, etc

Median Year Built

1972

Half of houses were built before 1972, and half after.

Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier

1.7%

Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969

49.1%

Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999

36.9%

Modern ∙ 2000 or later

12.2%

Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms

Physical characteristics of housing units

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Rooms per unit
Median rooms	5	5.3	5.5
1–3 rooms	12.5%	12.7%	11.6%
4–6 rooms	70.7%	59.8%	58.5%
7+ rooms	16.8%	27.5%	30%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio	0%	0.2%	2%
1 bedroom	8.7%	7.7%	8.8%
2 bedrooms	35.7%	31%	22.9%
3 bedrooms	45%	43.3%	48%
4+ bedrooms	10.7%	17.8%	18.3%
At a glance
Median year built	1972	1973	1983
Total housing units	600	2,792	2,108,902

Occupancy Profile

Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

54.5% owners

Renter-occupied 45.5%

Owner-occupied 54.5%

homeownership rate

Newellton 54.5%

Tensas Parish 74.2%

Louisiana 67.4%

Average household size

2.24

Owner-occupied

2.06

Renter-occupied

owner-occupied average size

Newellton 2.24

Tensas Parish 2.33

Louisiana 2.57

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics

Tenure, crowding, and utilities

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Total occupied units	462	1,578	1,804,780
Year moved in
2020 or later	16.6%	11%	23.3%
2010 to 2019	29.4%	37%	38%
2000 to 2009	20.8%	15.1%	16.9%
1999 or earlier	33.1%	36.9%	21.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer	98.7%	99.5%	97.7%
1.01 to 1.50	1.1%	0.3%	1.6%
1.51 or more	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles	9.7%	9.5%	8.4%
1 vehicle	60.2%	41.1%	36.9%
2 vehicles	21%	33.3%	37.1%
3 or more vehicles	9.1%	16.1%	17.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas	52.8%	42.6%	34.1%
Electricity	46.1%	54.1%	64.7%
Solar	0%	0%	0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc	0%	0%	0.1%
All other fuels	1.1%	3.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	0%	0.2%	0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing	0%	0%	0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen	0%	0.3%	0.8%
No telephone service available	0%	1.1%	1%

Housing Value

What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$52,800

owner-occupied units

Median value(USD)

Newellton

$52,800

Tensas Parish

$86,300

Louisiana

$216,500

Housing Cost Burden

29.7%

of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened

% Cost-Burdened Households

Owners with a mortgage

29.7%

Owners without a mortgage

26.8%

Renters

60.2%

Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs

Tenure, crowding, and utilities

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Property value
Median Value	$52,800	$86,300	$216,500
Under $100,000	85.7%	59.3%	20.1%
$100,000 - $200,000	13.9%	25%	25.1%
$200,000 - $300,000	0.4%	6.4%	25.1%
$300,000 - $500,000	0%	3.2%	21%
$500,000 - $1,000,000	0%	5.5%	7.2%
$1,000,000 and more	0%	0.7%	1.5%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage	18.7%	27.2%	52.2%
Without a mortgage	81.3%	72.8%	47.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage	$754	$981	$1,604
Without a mortgage	$344	$433	$442
Gross rent
Median rent	$542	$601	$1,064

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

5.7%

of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher

Newellton 5.7%

Tensas Parish 14.6%

Louisiana 27%

Adults without a high school diploma

23.7%

of adults (25+) without a high school diploma

Newellton 23.7%

Tensas Parish 19.4%

Louisiana 12.7%

School Enrollment

Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

235

population (age 3+) enrolled in school

Nursery / Preschool

3.4%

K–12

87.7%

College / Undergraduate

7.7%

Graduate / Professional

1.3%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

2.2%

of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school

Newellton

2.2%

Tensas Parish

14%

Louisiana

37.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split

Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Total enrolled (age 3+)	235	915	1,127,670
Nursery / preschool	3.4%	12.7%	6.5%
K–12	87.7%	77.9%	69.6%
Kindergarten	8.1%	9.9%	5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4	48.5%	28%	20.9%
Elementary: Grades 5–8	16.6%	18%	21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12	14.5%	22%	21.6%
College or graduate school	8.9%	9.4%	23.9%
College, undergraduate	7.7%	9.1%	19.2%
Graduate, professional school	1.3%	0.3%	4.7%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds	2.2%	14%	37.5%
School type
Public school	95.3%	89.9%	79.3%
Private school	4.7%	10.1%	20.7%

Education Attainment by Level & Gender

What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

689

population 25 years and over

Total adults (25+)

Less than 9th grade

4.8%

9th-12th, no diploma

18.9%

HS graduate

45.6%

Some college no degree

25.1%

Associates degree

Bachelors degree

4.4%

Graduate or professional degree

1.3%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female

Adults (25+) · Share within each education level

% male · % female

Less than 9th grade

60.6% · 39.4%

9th-12th, no diploma

45.4% · 54.6%

HS graduate

32.8% · 67.2%

Some college no degree

17.3% · 82.7%

Associates degree

—% · —%

Bachelors degree

53.3% · 46.7%

Graduate or professional degree

66.7% · 33.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)

Highest credential completed · adults 25+

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Population (25+)	689	2,835	3,107,436
Less than 9th grade	4.8%	4.7%	4.5%
9th–12th, no diploma	18.9%	14.7%	8.2%
High school diploma or GED	45.6%	40.2%	32.5%
Some college, no degree	25.1%	22.8%	20.4%
Associate's degree	0%	3%	7.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher	5.7%	14.6%	27%
Bachelor's degree	4.4%	8.6%	17%
Graduate or professional	1.3%	6%	10.1%
High School or higher	76.3%	80.5%	87.3%

Earnings by education level

percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$20,664

Median earnings for adults 25+, by level

Less than HS graduate

$—

HS graduate

$21,111

Some college or associates

$16,829

Bachelors degree

$—

Graduate or professional degree

$46,250

Poverty Rate

for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher

Less than HS graduate

35%

HS graduate

47.1%

Some college or associates

35.3%

Bachelors degree or higher

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)

Adults 25+

	Newellton	Tensas Parish	Louisiana
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings	$20,664	$24,887	$46,510
Less than high school graduate	$—	$17,557	$29,714
High school graduate (includes equivalency)	$21,111	$30,330	$36,782
Some college or associate's degree	$16,829	$26,813	$42,528
Bachelor's degree	$—	$23,206	$60,472
Graduate or professional degree	$46,250	$—	$70,058
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate	35%	34.8%	32.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)	47.1%	28.6%	19%
Some college or associate's degree	35.3%	20%	14.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher	0%	21.1%	5.9%

Insights for Newellton, by topic

Income By year By race By age By gender

Population By year By race By age By gender

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