Newell is located in Hancock county West virginia with a geographic area of 0.8 square miles. The total population in Newell is 1,274 with 46.0% male and 54.0% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 22.1% of the population and over age 65 is 14.6% of the population. The median household income is $19,924, per capita income is $16,969. There are a total of 586 housing units with 56.8% owner occupied. Education includes 31.4% of residents that are high school graduates and 5.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Newell in the summer is 69 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.