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Newton

Iowa · 15,254 residents · 11.255 sq mi
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Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,254
−2%since 2000
from 15,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,355 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Newton
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,461
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,345 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,223
+8%since 2000
from $20,552 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(15,078)
Black0.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(188)
Asian0.6%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(848)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(14,581)
Black0.7%(111)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(262)
Asian0.6%(95)
Other1.4%(209)
Diversity Score10.8%(1,644)
Diversity Score
11
+98%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Iowa?

Newton, Iowa has about 15,254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Iowa?

The typical household in Newton, Iowa earns about $39,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, Iowa expensive?

In Newton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Iowa?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, Iowa?

About 16.6% of people in Newton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 473 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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