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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newtown

Connecticut · 1,800 residents · 2.304 sq mi
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Newtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,213. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $231,200. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 54% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% 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

1,800
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
781 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Newtown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,213
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,553 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$25,142
−30%vs 2000
vs $36,030 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$231,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $247,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$934
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $895 in 2000
US average: $450
88.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
11.5% rent
3.6
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,745)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian2.2%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(202)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,766)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(140)
8
−29%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.5%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 23.4 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 Newtown, Connecticut?

Newtown, Connecticut has about 1,800 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newtown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Newtown, Connecticut earns about $64,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newtown, Connecticut expensive?

In Newtown, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $231,200, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, Connecticut?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newtown, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newtown, Connecticut?

About 1.2% of people in Newtown, Connecticut 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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