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Newton

Alabama · 1,607 residents · 14.249 sq mi
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Newton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,889. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,200. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,607
−6%since 2000
from 1,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+14%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Newton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,889
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,600
+55%since 2000
from $15,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,282)
Black11.3%(182)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(51)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score36.5%(586)
Diversity Score
36
+1%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Alabama?

Newton, Alabama has about 1,607 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Alabama?

The typical household in Newton, Alabama earns about $58,889 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 $85,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Alabama?

About 9.8% 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 18.3% of people in Newton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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