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Newhall, Iowa
Location of Newhall, Iowa
Location of Newhall, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Benton
Area
 • Total 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2)
 • Land 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
876 ft (267 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 876
 • Density 2,900.66/sq mi (1,121.40/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52315
Area code(s) 319
FIPS code 19-56055
GNIS feature ID 0459508

Newhall is a city located in Benton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 876 people lived there. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.

A Look Back in Time

Newhall was founded in 1881. This happened after the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad built its railway through the area.

Where is Newhall?

Newhall is located in the state of Iowa. The city covers a total land area of about 0.78 square kilometers (or 0.30 square miles). There is no water area within the city limits.

Who Lives in Newhall?

This section shares information about the people living in Newhall, based on recent surveys.

Newhall's Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 876 people living in Newhall. These people lived in 392 different homes. About 239 of these homes were families.

Most of the people in Newhall (about 95.9%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including Asian, Native American, or more than one race. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

  • About 33.7% of homes had children under 18 living there.
  • Many homes (46.7%) were married couples living together.
  • About 39% of all homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.

The average age of people in Newhall was 38.8 years old.

  • About 27.5% of residents were under 20 years old.
  • About 19.6% of residents were 65 years old or older.
  • The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).

Newhall's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 875 people living in Newhall. They lived in 353 homes.

  • Most people (98.3%) were White.
  • About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in 2010 was 39.7 years.

  • About 25.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 17.5% were 65 years old or older.
  • The city had slightly more females (52.0%) than males (48.0%).

Schools in Newhall

The local public schools in Newhall are run by the Benton Community School District.

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