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Newtown

Connecticut · 1,914 residents · 2.304 sq mi
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Newtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $392,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 78% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% 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
1,914
+4%since 2000
from 1,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
831 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+21%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Newtown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,553 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,279
+81%since 2000
from $36,030 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $247,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,494
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $895 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,662)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(125)
Asian2.6%(49)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.8%(436)
Diversity Score
23
+108%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtown, Connecticut?

Newtown, Connecticut has about 1,914 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newtown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Newtown, Connecticut earns about $142,500 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 $392,500, and the typical rent is about $1,494 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, Connecticut?

About 64.9% 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 1.6% 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 114 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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