Newell, West Virginia

Newell, West Virginia
Census-designated place
File:Welcome to Newell, West Virginia (sign).jpg
Motto:  Home of Fiestaware
Location of Newell, West Virginia
Coordinates: 40°37′3″N 80°36′3″W
Country	United States
State	West Virginia
County	Hancock
Area
• Total	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
• Land	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2)
• Water	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation	755 ft (230 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,203
• Density	1,300/sq mi (500/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	26050
Area code	304
FIPS code	54-58420
GNIS feature ID	1558378

Newell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northern Hancock County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Ohio River. The population was 1,203 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area. Newell is home to the Fiesta Tableware Company and the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort.

History

William E. Wells House on Virginia Terrace

The Waterford Park and William E. Wells House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Newell is located at 40°37′3″N 80°36′3″W (40.617544, -80.600856). The city of New Cumberland is located towards the south, the city of Chester is located eastward, and the city of East Liverpool, Ohio is north via the Newell Toll Bridge.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.4 km²), of which 0.8 square mile (1.9 km²) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km²) (21.28%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1980	2,032		—
1990	1,724		−15.2%
2000	1,602		−7.1%
2010	1,376		−14.1%
2020	1,203		−12.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,602 people, 645 households, and 437 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,142.0 people per square mile (824.7/km²). There were 709 housing units at an average density of 948.0 per square mile (365.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.63% White, 0.19% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.12% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 645 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,343, and the median income for a family was $35,069. Males had a median income of $29,145 versus $18,086 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,426. About 11.8% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

See also

• List of cities and towns along the Ohio River
• Homer Laughlin China Company