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Newton

Illinois · 3,069 residents · 2.088 sq mi
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Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,280. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,069
−3%since 1990
from 3,154 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,470 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,511 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+4%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Newton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,280
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,338 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,363
+67%since 1990
from $9,770 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
26.5% rent
1.9
−17%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(3,148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(52)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score4.4%(140)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,024)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score2.2%(67)
2
−51%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.7 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 Newton, Illinois?

Newton, Illinois has about 3,069 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newton, Illinois?

The typical household in Newton, Illinois earns about $30,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, Illinois expensive?

In Newton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $56,500, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Illinois?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Newton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 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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