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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newton

Alabama · 1,605 residents · 14.249 sq mi
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Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,765. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,605
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
113 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−13%vs 2000
vs 39.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,765
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,021 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,222
−40%vs 2000
vs $15,263 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$302
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $412 in 2000
US average: $450
77.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.2% in 2000
22.8% rent
1.9
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,387)
Black15.5%(264)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(614)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,370)
Black12.8%(206)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score31.8%(511)
32
−11%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.7%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newton, Alabama?

Newton, Alabama has about 1,605 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newton, Alabama?

The typical household in Newton, Alabama earns about $21,765 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, Alabama expensive?

In Newton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $40,500, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Alabama?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, Alabama?

About 16.3% of people in Newton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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