Newell, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Newell, Pennsylvania
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Location in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
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 Newell, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Newell, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Established | 1952 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
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| • Total | 513 |
| • Density | 872.45/sq mi (336.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15438
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
Newell is a small borough located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. A borough is like a small town with its own local government. In 2020, about 512 people lived there.
The students in Newell attend schools that are part of the Frazier School District.
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Newell's Location and Size
Newell is found at coordinates 40.074689 degrees north and 79.896984 degrees west. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The borough covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of Newell is covered by water.
Neighboring Areas of Newell
Newell shares a land border only with Jefferson Township to its east.
Across the Monongahela River, which flows nearby, Newell is close to several places in Washington County. These include Elco, California, and Coal Center.
Newell's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 746 | — | |
| 1970 | 650 | −12.9% | |
| 1980 | 629 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 518 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 551 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 541 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 512 | −5.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 505 | −6.7% | |
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The population of Newell has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 541 people living in 241 homes.
Most people living in Newell are White, making up about 99.82% of the population. A small number, 0.18%, are African American. About 0.54% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Newell is around 41 years old. About 21.1% of the population is under 18 years old. About 21.6% of the people are 65 years old or older.
Images for kids
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The Henwil Chemicals plant dominates the northern side of the municipality.
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Early 20th-century homes are clustered near the plant.
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A typical street along the Newell riverfront.
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On a hill above the river, many suburban-style homes are included in the borough.
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Water tower on a hill high above the Monongahela River.
See also
In Spanish: Newell (Pensilvania) para niños
