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Newton

Illinois · 2,849 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 $32,135. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
2,849
−7%since 2000
from 3,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,135
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,280 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,593
+20%since 2000
from $16,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,024)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,779)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(34)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.3%(38)
Diversity Score6.9%(198)
Diversity Score
7
+215%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Illinois?

Newton, Illinois has about 2,849 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Illinois?

The typical household in Newton, Illinois earns about $32,135 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Illinois?

About 14.5% 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 15.8% 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 305 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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