Newellton, Louisiana
Town · Population 828 · #173 in Louisiana
About Newellton
Newellton is a tiny community in northern Louisiana counting 828 people who proudly call it home.
Newellton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,089 residents per square mile.
📰 Newellton News Today
- Obituary for Sheila Kay Greene Thompson Glenwood Funeral Homes · Jun 22
- Edwin Earl Britt Obituary (2026) - Ferriday, LA - Young's Funeral Home - Ferriday Legacy obituary · Jun 18
- Coach Charles Rugg Obituary - Ridgeland, MS Dignity Memorial · May 14
- Photos: See the heart of Louisiana's cotton industry, once its go to crop | Baton Rouge The Advocate · Oct 21
- Obituary for Dawn Marie McCarty Glenwood Funeral Homes · Apr 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Newellton Unique
- The only place in America named Newellton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Newellton
- Winter Quarters State Historic Site reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)828
Rank in state#173 of 304
Land area0.76 sq mi
Density1,089/sq mi
Coordinates32.0726, -91.2393