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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newtown

Connecticut · 1,843 residents · 2.304 sq mi
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Newtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,553. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $247,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,843
+2%since 1990
from 1,800 in 1990
1990 – 2025
800 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 781 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+2%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Newtown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,553
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,213 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,030
+43%since 1990
from $25,142 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$247,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$895
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $934 in 1990
US average: $602
90.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
9.6% rent
2.9
−21%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,766)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian1.1%(20)
Diversity Score7.8%(140)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,745)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian2.2%(40)
Diversity Score11%(202)
11
+41%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.3%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,843 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newtown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Newtown, Connecticut earns about $86,553 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 $247,600, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, Connecticut?

About 57.3% 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 1.8% of people in Newtown, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newtown, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Newtown, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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